Heart-Healthy Creamy Coleslaw
Transform your coleslaw game with this Heart-Healthy Creamy Coleslaw recipe—a guilt-free twist on the classic dish that’s as delicious as it is nutritious! Packed with vibrant vegetables like crisp cabbage, crunchy carrots, sweet red bell pepper, and zesty green onions, this side dish gets its creamy texture from low-fat Greek yogurt instead of traditional mayonnaise. A tangy dressing made with apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey adds a flavorful punch while keeping calories in check. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for barbecues, picnics, or as a refreshing side to your favorite heart-friendly main course. Refrigerate it for an hour to let the flavors meld, and enjoy a wholesome coleslaw that’s light, creamy, and bursting with fresh goodness!
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Ingredients
- 0.5 head cabbage
- 2 medium carrots
- 0.5 large red bell pepper
- 3 stalks green onions
- 0.5 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon celery seed
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Directions
Step 1
Thinly slice the cabbage into fine shreds and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Step 2
Peel and grate the carrots. Add them to the bowl with the sliced cabbage.
Step 3
Slice the red bell pepper into thin strips and dice the green onions. Add both to the mixing bowl.
Step 4
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, celery seed, black pepper, and salt until well combined to make the dressing.
Step 5
Pour the yogurt-based dressing over the vegetables.
Step 6
Toss everything together until the cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, and green onions are evenly coated with the dressing.
Step 7
Cover the coleslaw and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
Step 8
Give the coleslaw a good stir before serving, then enjoy as a heart-healthy side dish!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 695 grams (695.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 348 |
| Total Fat 6.40g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat 1.70g | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.30g | |
| Cholesterol 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium 1719mg | 75% |
| Total Carbohydrate 58.10g | 21% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.20g | 47% |
| Total Sugars 39.60g | |
| Protein 18.50g | 37% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 341mg | 26% |
| Iron 3mg | 18% |
| Potassium 1366mg | 29% |
Source of Calories