Mexican Coleslaw

Mexican Coleslaw

NUTRITION PROFILE:Low Calorie Low Carb Low Sodium Low Sat Fat Heart Healthy Diabetes Appropriate Healthy Weight

Enjoy this crunchy, refreshing alternative to mayonnaise-based coleslaw on a taco or on the side.

Makes 8 servings, generous 1 cup each
ACTIVE TIME: 20 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 20 minutes

Ingredients

6 cups very thinly sliced green cabbage (about 1/2 head) (see Tip)

1 1/2 cups peeled and grated carrots (2-3 medium)

1/3 cup chopped cilantro

1/4 cup rice vinegar

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Place cabbage and carrots in a colander; rinse thoroughly with cold water to crisp. Let drain for 5 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, whisk cilantro, vinegar, oil and salt in a large bowl. Add cabbage and carrots; toss well to coat.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 53 calories; 4 g fat (1 g sat, 3 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 5 g carbohydrate; 1 g protein; 2 g fiber; 97 mg sodium; potassium 159 mg.

Nutrition bonus: Vitamin A (50% daily value), Vitamin C (30% dv), phytochemicals sulforaphane and indoles.

Submitted to Diabetics and Friends by Shel