Combine drained pineapple, shredded cabbage, and next 3 ingredients in a large bowl.
Combine reserved pineapple juice and mayonnaise; add to cabbage mixture, tossing gently. Cover and chill.
To serve, spoon mixture into a cabbage leaf-lined bowl, and garnish with apple slices, if desired (cabbage leaves and apple slices not included in analysis).
Tip: This tasty chilled salad is a cross between Waldorf salad and coleslaw.