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Garden Coleslaw

Because it doesn’t contain mayonnaise, this slaw is a good picnic dish. It keeps well in the refrigerator for several days, so you can make it in advance.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 7; 1/2 cup per serving

Ingredients

Slaw

10 ounces shredded cabbage (8 to 9 cups)
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 large green bell pepper, cut into thin strips and coarsely chopped
1 medium carrot, shredded

Dressing

3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons white vinegar
2 1/2 tablespoons water
1 1/2 tablespoons canola or corn oil
Pepper to taste

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a large bowl, toss together the slaw ingredients.

    Step 2

    In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients. Pour over the slaw. Toss gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving so the flavors blend.

  2. Nutrition Information

    Step 3

    (Per serving)

    Step 4

    Calories: 70

    Step 5

    Total fat: 3.0g

    Step 6

    Saturated: 0.5g

    Step 7

    Trans: 0.0g

    Step 8

    Polyunsaturated: 1.0g

    Step 9

    Monounsaturated: 2.0g

    Step 10

    Cholesterol: 0mg

    Step 11

    Sodium: 16mg

    Step 12

    Carbohydrates: 11g

    Step 13

    Fiber: 2g

    Step 14

    Sugars: 8g

    Step 15

    Protein: 1g

    Step 16

    Calcium: 24mg

    Step 17

    Potassium: 139mg

  3. Dietary Exchanges

    Step 18

    1 vegetable

    Step 19

    1/2 other carbohydrate

    Step 20

    1/2 fat

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