When I create a recipe or a dish, I like to create something that appeals to a wide audience. Sometimes though, people get stuck in one box with food. They fall back on old favorites because it’s easier than venturing out and trying something new.
I’m guilty of this. I sometimes won’t order things at a restaurant if I think a dish won’t be worth the calories.
That said, I’m always 100 percent in favor of trying something new.
For Round 3 of the Woodbridge Wines by Robert Mondavi Summer Sides Cooking Competition, there was one rule: No cooking.
So, this round we weren’t allowed to cook and when I was thinking of side dishes that I could create without actually turning on a burner or an oven, coleslaw was the first thing that popped into my mind.
That said, I didn’t want to be stuck in creating just a normal coleslaw for this competition. My whole philosophy here has been trying to create dishes that would taste incredible, visually be drool-worthy and surprise and delight people with something they might not have tried before.
You wouldn’t make plain coleslaw for an episode of Chopped or Top Chef, right? I wasn’t going to make plain coleslaw for this. I was going to make a coleslaw that would be better looking and better tasting – despite it being outside of the box.
This Colorful Caribbean Coleslaw is a mayo-free coleslaw that’s fruity, fresh and will taste a little decadent. It’s made with all fresh foods and ingredients and combines some of the most tropical fruits around with just a little bit of tang and sweetness.
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Grab the full recipe below and make it this weekend! I served it will grilled, Jerk Chicken Skewers and Basmati Rice. 
- Slaw Ingredients:
- • 3 cups of green cabbage
- • 3 cups of purple cabbage
- • 2 large mangos, seeded and chopped into small cubes
- • 2 large papayas, seeded and chopped into small cubes
- • 1 pineapple, cored and chopped into small cubes
- • ½ cup of sliced almonds
- • ¼ cup of parsley, chopped
- • 3 green onions, chopped
- Dressing Ingredients:
- • 3 Tbsp. of honey
- • 2 Tbsp. of Dijon mustard
- • 2 Tbsp. of lemon juice
- • 2 Tbsp. of Extra Virgin Olive Oil (High quality)
- • 2 Tbsp. of Brown Sugar
- • 1 Tbsp of Red Wine Vinegar
- • 1 – 1 ½ tsp. of hot sauce
- • 1 tsp. of garlic, pureed or minced
- • ½ of a jalapeno, diced
- Combine all dressing ingredients and mix thoroughly. Chill until you’re ready to use.
- Slice your cabbage into thin strips and combine together.
- Cut your mango, papaya and pineapple.
- Mix 1 ½ cups of your fruit with your cabbage and mix well. Set the other ½ of each aside.
- Just before serving, add your dressing to the coleslaw and mix.
- Sprinkle your green onion over the salad.
- Top your salad with the additional fruit, parsley and almond slices to serve. Mix again to combine and get dressing on all ingredients.
I love all of the colors in this dish! I made homemade coleslaw recently, but it was classic coleslaw. Now I want to try this one!
That looks so good! I love the flavors here, and eating lots of color is the best way to stay healthy. I can see serving this as a side for our backyard barbecues.
It looks like such a yummy summer salad, so delicious!
That looks so good! I love home-made coleslaw so will have to give your yummy recipe a try…
What a great recipe for a summer bbq, so colorful! 🙂
I love a really light meal when it’s super hot out (like it currently is in Dallas) and this looks perfect!
This looks very good! I have never had anything like this, but will be making it soon!
I really love how colorful this is! I know I would love it with some chicken on the grill as well!
This looks delicious! And the colors make it perfect for summer get together.
It looks so colorful and delicious! I can’t wait to try to make it!
I love this! Looks really good!! Love those fresh flavors!
I love this colorful salad. It looks really appetizing! Oh and those tropical fruits would make this salad really delicious. I will make this on the weekend!
Mmmm, I gotta try this recipe someday. I love how colorful it is but how nutritious it is, even the dressing.
This is beautiful. I love all the colors you put in there. Having a challenge to share a food you can’t cook would be hard but yours looks awesome!
I LOVE colorful food so this recipe has THAT going for it # 1. Secondly I adore cabbage marinated in a delicious olive oil dressing, so YUM and the second reason why I would chow this baby down too!
My coleslaw has never been colorful. The ingredients are all ones I enjoy, so I can’t wait to mix this up for the family.
I love food that’s bright and colourful. It’s so healthy too. Going to try this soon!
Love this colorful plate! So summery and fresh and delicious I guess. And the ingredients look healthy, that’t a plus.
This cole slaw looks like it would be so amazing. I definitely want to give this a try.
Ah this looks so pretty and yummy! Ill have remember this one
look so colorful and tasty! The stick meat looks amazing as well perfect for the summer
That looks amazing! I love coleslaw, especially in the summertime. Looks so good paired with that wine!
My mom used to say the more colorful the food, the better it is for you! I can’t wait to make this and try it for myself!
What a lovely salad to serve that is especially nice for outdoor dining this summer! Loving the colorful vibes and looks so delish too!
I have never been a slaw fan. But this looks to good not to try!