Cabbage-Pineapple Salad
Submitted by Gynne
Diabetic-friendly cabbage and pineapple salad with sugar substitute and light whipped topping. A sweet, crunchy no-cook side dish with zero added sugar.
YIELD
4 servingsPREP
10 minCOOK
0 minREADY
2 hrsSweet, crunchy, and completely sugar-free. This old-school cabbage salad pairs shredded cabbage with juicy pineapple, lets them rest together so the flavors mingle, then gets folded into light whipped topping for a creamy finish.
The resting time is what makes this work. The pineapple juice softens the cabbage just enough while the sugar substitute dissolves and seasons everything evenly. After draining off the excess liquid, the whipped topping coats each strand without turning watery.
This is a go-to for diabetic-friendly potlucks, summer cookouts, or anytime you want something light and refreshing that won’t spike blood sugar.
Kitchen Tips
- Let the cabbage and pineapple rest the full 2 hours at room temperature for the best texture
- Drain thoroughly before folding in the whipped topping so the salad stays creamy, not soupy
- Serve chilled for the crispest, most refreshing bite
Ingredients
Directions
Combine cabbage and pineapple with juice, sugar replacement and salt.
Stir to dissvole sugar replacement.
Allow to rest at room temperature for 1½ to 2 hours.
Drain thoroughly. Fold topping into cabbage mixture.
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