Classic coleslaw
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
N/A
Serving Size:
1 cup (250 mL)
Dinner
Nothing is as refreshing as crisp, fresh coleslaw. For years this salad that makes cabbage a hero has been included at picnics, family gatherings and just on an everyday weeknight. Cabbage is sweet, crunchy and budget friendly and this recipe has been updated with a vinaigrette instead of the usual creamy dressing.
Ingredients
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 cup (250 mL) sliced celery
- 2 carrots, shredded or cut into matchsticks
- 1 apple, cut into matchsticks
- 2 cups (500 mL) each shredded green and purple cabbage
- 3 Tbsp (45 mL) canola oil
- 2 Tbsp (30 mL) white vinegar
- 1 Tbsp (15 mL) water
- ¼ tsp (1 mL) each salt, pepper, dry mustard and garlic powder
- 1 tsp (5 mL) celery seed
- 1 Tbsp (15 mL) low-fat mayonnaise
- 2 Tbsp (30 mL) dry roasted peanuts (optional)
Instructions
- Combine onions, celery carrots, apple and cabbage in a large bowl.
- Mix oil, vinegar, water, salt, pepper, mustard, garlic powder, celery seed and mayonnaise with a whisk until smooth.
- Toss vegetables with dressing and serve topped with peanuts if desired.
Tips
- Budget friendly: No need to purchase dry mustard, celery seed or garlic powder in a large container if you don’t have it on hand. Some grocery stores and all bulk stores sell these items in bulk so you can purchase just a small amount instead of the usual large sized containers.
- Peanut free: If you or someone you love has a peanut allergy, simply leave out the peanuts or replace with 2 Tbsp roasted pumpkin or sunflower seeds.
Notes
Recipe adapted from Canada’s 250 Essential Diabetes Recipes, Canadian Diabetes Association, Edited by Sharon Zeiler, BSC, MBA, RD, Robert Rose, 2011
| Amount | % Daily Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories 120 | |||
| Fat 8 g | 11 % | ||
| Saturated Fat 0.5 g + Trans Fat 0 g | 3 % | ||
| Cholesterol 0 mg | |||
| Sodium 160 mg | 7 % | ||
| Carbohydrate 11 g | |||
| Fibre 3 g | 11 % | ||
| Sugars 7 g | 7 % | ||
| Protein 1 g | |||
