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

www.mairlynsmith.com