Apple Cabbage Slaw
Plain low fat yogurt gives this slaw its creaminess instead of high fat dressing, which vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper and a sweet apple give it loads of crunchy flavor.
By Fitness and Freebies
Recipe Ingredients
1/4 cup plain low fat yogurt
2 teaspoons vinegar
1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
Pinch of freshly ground pepper
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cabbage
1 large unpeeled apple, cored and thinly sliced
Recipe Directions
In a small bowl, thoroughly mix the yogurt, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper.
In a large bowl, lightly mix the cabbage and apples. Pour the yogurt mixture over the cabbage mixture; toss lightly. Serve immediately.
Add the remaining ingredients to the food processor; process until well combined. Pour over the cabbage; cover and refrigerate at least eight hours or overnight.
Nutrition information per serving:
Recipe makes 4 servings, or two-cups Apple Cabbage Slaw
Serving size: 1/2-cup
Calories: 56;
Fat: 1g;
Cholesterol: 1mg;
Sodium: 174mg;
Carbohydrates: 12g;
Protein: 2g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Vegetable, 1/2 Fruit
Variation: Apple Slaw with Poppy Seed Dressing
Recipe Ingredients
1 cup coarsely chopped Jonathan apples, not peeled
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons non-fat sour cream
4-1/2 teaspoons skim milk
1 tablespoon frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed
1 teaspoon sugar
3/4-teaspoon poppy seeds
1/2 cup sliced carrots
1/3 cup shredded red cabbage
1/3 cup shredded green cabbage
2 tablespoons finely chopped green bell pepper
Additional cabbage leaves, optional
Recipe Directions
Combine apple and lemon juice in resealable plastic food storage bag. Seal bag; toss to coat. Combine sour cream, milk, apple juice concentrate, sugar and poppy seeds in a small bowl until well blended. Add apple mixture, carrots, cabbages and pepper; toss to coat. Serve on cabbage leaves and garnish with fresh greens and carrot slice, if desired. Recipe makes two servings.
Nutrition information per serving:
Calories:: 94;
Protein: 3g;
Total Fat:: 1g;
Carbohydrate: 21g;
Cholesterol: Less than 1mg;
Sodium: 34mg
Exchanges: 1 Fruit, 1 Vegetable
See also:
Red Cabbage with Apples
Best Ever Coleslaw
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