Cooking Light Coleslaw Recipe

July 27, 2023 Post a Comment

California Coleslaw (FreshLightEasy!) Valerie's Kitchen from www.fromvalerieskitchen.com

Description

Coleslaw is a classic side dish for summer barbecues and potlucks. The traditional recipe is made with creamy mayonnaise and sometimes contains added sugar. This coleslaw recipe from Cooking Light is made with a light vinaigrette instead and uses nonfat Greek yogurt for a creamy texture without all the fat. It's a great way to turn a traditional favorite into a light, healthy side dish.

This coleslaw is easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve it. The crunchy cabbage and carrots are complimented by sweet onions and the light dressing ties all the flavors together. It's the perfect side dish for grilled meats, chicken, or fish.

Ingredients

1/3 cup white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
1/2 head green cabbage, thinly sliced
1/2 head red cabbage, thinly sliced
2 carrots, peeled and shredded
1/2 sweet onion, thinly sliced

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, sugar, olive oil, mustard, salt, and pepper until blended. In a separate bowl, combine the yogurt and dill. Add the dressing to the yogurt and mix until blended.

In a large bowl, combine the cabbages, carrots, and onion. Add the dressing mixture and toss until all the vegetables are evenly coated. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Equipment

Small bowl
Whisk
Separate bowl
Large bowl

Notes

You can prepare this coleslaw up to a day in advance. The vegetables will release some of their liquid as they sit in the dressing, so you may need to add a little more dressing before serving. If you don't like the taste of dill, you can substitute fresh parsley or chives. You can also use a pre-shredded bag of coleslaw mix to save time.

Nutrition

This recipe makes 8 servings. Each serving contains approximately 77 calories, 5 grams of fat, 8 grams of carbohydrates, 2 grams of fiber, 5 grams of protein, and 229 milligrams of sodium.