RSSBroccoli Slaw
From EatingWell: Winter 2004, The EatingWell Diabetes Cookbook (2005) — Subscribe Now!
We've lightened this popular potluck classic with a dressing of reduced-fat mayo and yogurt. To speed preparation, use shredded broccoli slaw from the produce aisle.
8 servings, 3/4 cup each
Active Time: 15-25 minutes
Total Time: 15-25 minutes
Nutrition Profile
Diabetes appropriate | Low calorie | Low carbohydrate | Low cholesterol | Low saturated fat | Heart healthy | Healthy weight | View Complete Nutrition Guidelines»
Ingredients
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 12- to 16-ounce bag shredded broccoli slaw, or 1 large bunch broccoli (about 1 1/2 pounds)
- 1/4 cup low-fat or nonfat plain yogurt
- 1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 1 8-ounce can low-sodium sliced water chestnuts, rinsed and coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup finely diced red onion, (1/2 medium)
Preparation
- Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, turning frequently, until crisp, 5 to 8 minutes. (Alternatively, microwave on High for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes.) Drain bacon on paper towels. Chop coarsely.
- If using whole broccoli, trim about 3 inches off the stems. Chop the rest into 1/4-inch pieces.
- Whisk yogurt, mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add water chestnuts, onion, bacon and broccoli; toss to coat. Chill until serving time.
Tips & Notes
- Make Ahead Tip: Cover and chill for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
Per serving: 80 calories; 3 g fat (1 g sat, 1 g mono); 5 mg cholesterol; 9 g carbohydrates; 3 g protein; 3 g fiber; 271 mg sodium; 181 mg potassium.
Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (70% daily value).
1/2 Carbohydrate Serving
Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 fat
Recipe Categories
- Ethnic/Regional
- American
- Type of Dish
- Side dish, vegetable
- Salad, side/appetizer
- Main Ingredient
- Turkey
- Style/Theme
- Potluck
- Picnic
- Makeover
- Make ahead instructions
- Entertaining, casual
- Servings
- 8 or more
- Total Time
- 30 minutes or less
- Ease of Preparation
- Easy
- Publication
- The EatingWell Diabetes Cookbook (2005)
- Winter 2004
- Holiday
- Memorial Day
- Labor Day
- July 4th
- Father's Day
- Health & Diet Considerations
- Healthy weight
- Heart healthy
- Low saturated fat
- Low cholesterol
- Low carbohydrate
- Low calorie
- Diabetes appropriate
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