Mobile Site Digital Editions | Magazine | Newsletters
Advertisement

Mexican Coleslaw

:  May/June 2008, June/July 2005, The EatingWell Diabetes Cookbook (2005)

Your rating: None Average: 3.7 (112 votes)

Enjoy this crunchy, refreshing alternative to mayonnaise-based coleslaw on a taco or on the side.


READER'S COMMENT:
"I add chopped tomatoes and mild, diced jalapenos to this coleslaw. I don't add the cilantro until shortly before serving. It's a delicious recipe! "
Mexican Coleslaw Recipe

Makes: 8 servings, generous 1 cup each

Active Time:

Total Time:

Nutrition Profile

Diabetes appropriate | Low calorie | Low carbohydrate | Low cholesterol | Low saturated fat | Low sodium | Heart healthy | Healthy weight | Gluten free |

View Our Nutrition Guidelines »

Ingredients

  • 6 cups very thinly sliced green cabbage, (about 1/2 head) (see Tip)
  • 1 1/2 cups peeled and grated carrots, (2-3 medium)
  • 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

More Healthy Recipe Ideas

You Might Also Like

Preparation

  1. Place cabbage and carrots in a colander; rinse thoroughly with cold water to crisp. Let drain for 5 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, whisk cilantro, vinegar, oil and salt in a large bowl. Add cabbage and carrots; toss well to coat.

Tips & Notes

  • Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day. Toss again to refresh just before serving.
  • Tip: To make this coleslaw even faster, use a coleslaw mix containing cabbage and carrots from the produce section of the supermarket.

Nutrition

Per serving: 53 calories; 4 g fat ( 1 g sat , 3 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 5 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 1 g protein; 2 g fiber; 97 mg sodium; 199 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin A (50% daily value), Vitamin C (30% dv), phytochemicals sulforaphane and indoles.

Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat (mono


More From EatingWell

Recipe Categories

Style/Theme
Kid-friendly
Make ahead instructions
Quick (total 30 min. or less)
Vegan
Vegetarian
Health & Diet Considerations
Gluten free
Diabetes appropriate
Low calorie
Low carbohydrate
Low cholesterol
Low saturated fat
Low sodium
Heart healthy
Healthy weight
Ease of Preparation
Easy
Type of Dish
Side dish, vegetable
Total Time
30 minutes or less
Ethnic/Regional
Mexican
Southwest
Servings
8 or more
Preparation/ Technique
No-cook
Meal/Course
Dinner

Season
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Holiday
Cinco de Mayo
Super Bowl
Publication
The EatingWell Diabetes Cookbook (2005)
May/June 2008
June/July 2005
Advertisement

EatingWell Magazine

Subscribe » | Give a Gift | Customer Service
Advertisement
more smart savings
Advertisement
World Wide Web Health Award Winner
Web Award Winner
World Wide Web Health Award Winner
Interactive Media Award Winner