There are probably as many different coleslaws as there are cooks. This slimmed down version of a classic sweet and creamy slaw is made with the twist of both red and green cabbage. The red cabbage lends a great boost of color, as well as contributing powerful antioxidants proven to reduce the risk for heart disease. (If you prefer your slaw more like the Colonel’s, use only finely chopped green cabbage, eliminate the celery seed, and substitute horseradish for the mustard powder.)

Makes 8 servings

Ingredients
Dressing:
1/2 cup light mayonnaise
1/3 cup light sour cream
4 tablespoons white vinegar
3 to 4 tablespoons low-fat milk
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Slaw
8 cups shredded green and red cabbage
1 large carrot, shredded
3 green onions, chopped

Instructions

1.  To make the dressing, in a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, milk, sugar, celery seed, mustard powder, salt, and pepper.

2.  In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, carrot, and onion. Pour dressing over cabbage mixture and toss well to coat.

3.  Cover and place in the refrigerator. Serve chilled.

Dare to Compare: It’s hard to believe that just 1/2 cup of deli coleslaw can contain as much as 230 calories and 23 grams of fat—that’s almost twice the calories of most ice creams! A single side portion of the slaw at KFC will set you back 180 calories, 10 grams of fat, and 22 grams of carbohydrate (18 of them from sugar).

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Nutrition Information Per Serving: (1 cup shredded, 3/4 cup chopped)   Calories 60: Carbohydrate 11g (Sugars 8g) : Total Fat 3.5g
(Sat Fat 0.5g) : Protein 2g : Fiber 3g : Cholesterol 5mg : Sodium 225mg

Food Exchanges: 1 Vegetable, 1/2 fat: Carb Choices 1/2: Weight Watcher Plus Point Comparison 1.5 Smart Point Comparison: 2