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Classic Coleslaw

:  July/August 1996

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For those who prefer creamy coleslaws to vinegary types, here's one that's rich-tasting with about a third of the calories and 80 percent less fat than a typical version.


READER'S COMMENT:
"I usually love every recipe I try from eating well, but this one was a disappointment :( It was completely bland and I won't be making it again. I wanted to try a lightened up version of coleslaw but this one didn't deliver. "
Classic Coleslaw Recipe

Makes: 8 servings

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Nutrition Profile

Diabetes appropriate | Low calorie | Low carbohydrate | Low cholesterol | Low sodium | Healthy weight | High fiber | Gluten free |

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup low-fat mayonnaise
  • 3/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
  • 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • 9 cups shredded green cabbage, preferably Savoy (1 small head)
  • 1 large green bell pepper, quartered and very thinly sliced
  • 2 cups grated carrots

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Preparation

  1. Whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, mustard and sugar in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Add cabbage, bell pepper and carrots and toss until well combined.

Nutrition

Per serving: 100 calories; 5 g fat ( 2 g sat , 1 g mono ); 9 mg cholesterol; 14 g carbohydrates; 3 g protein; 4 g fiber; 372 mg sodium; 338 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin A (111% daily value), Vitamin C (72% dv).

Carbohydrate Servings: 1

Exchanges: 1 1/2 vegetable, 1 fat


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Style/Theme
Everyday favorites
Quick (total 30 min. or less)
Vegetarian
Ease of Preparation
Easy
Type of Dish
Salad, side/appetizer
Side dish, vegetable
Total Time
15 minutes or less
Servings
8 or more
Ethnic/Regional
American
Southern/Soul
Preparation/ Technique
No-cook
Meal/Course
Lunch
Dinner

Health & Diet Considerations
Diabetes appropriate
Low calorie
Low carbohydrate
Low cholesterol
Low sodium
Healthy weight
High fiber
Gluten free
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