The basic coleslaw recipe is delicious enough as it is, but for some variety try the apple-based or citrus versions.
Basic Coleslaw Master Recipe
Fall/Winter
Master Coleslaw
Salad Dressing:
1/4 cup (60 mL) apple cider vinegar
2 tsp (10 mL) canola oil
1 tsp (5 mL) honey
1/4 medium sized red (it looks purple but it’s called red) or green cabbage thinly sliced to make 4 cups (1 L)
1/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1. In a large bowl whisk together the vinegar, oil, and honey. Set aside.
2. Add the cabbage and onion and toss.
3. Serve it as is, or make Version 1 or 2.
Makes approx. 4 cups (1 L)
One serving = 1/2 cup (125 mL)
One serving contains:
27 Calories, 1.2 g Total Fat, 0 g Sat Fat, 0 g Trans Fat, 9 mg Sodium, 4.1 g Carbs, 1 g Fiber, 2.6 g Sugar, 1 g Protein
Diabetes Food Choice Values Per Serving
1 Extra
Version #1 Apple Coleslaw
Add 2 apples, scrubbed well, cut into quarters, cored, and sliced thinly + 1/4 cup (60 mL) dried cranberries. Toss and serve.
Makes approx. 6 cups (1.5 L)
One serving = 1/2 cup (125 mL)
One serving contains:
38 Calories, 0.9 g Total Fat, 0 g Sat Fat, 0 g Trans Fat, 6 mg Sodium, 8.1 g Carbs, 1 g Fiber, 5.8 g Sugar, 1 g Protein
Diabetes Food Choice Values Per Serving
1/2 Carbohydrate
Version #2 Citrus Coleslaw
Add 2 oranges, peeled and coarsely chopped
+ 1/4 cup (60 mL) dried cranberries. Toss and serve.
Makes approx. 6 cups (1.5 L)
One serving = 1/2 cup (125 mL)
One serving contains:
37 Calories, 0.9 g Total Fat, 0 g Sat Fat, 0 g Trans Fat, 6 mg Sodium, 7.5 g Carbs, 1 g Fiber, 5.5 g Sugar, 1 g Protein
Diabetes Food Choice Values Per Serving
1/2 Carbohydrate
Mairlyn Smith PHEc