Heart-Healthy Cole Slaw

15m
Prep Time
2h
Cook Time
2h 15m
Ready In


"This slaw is healthier than most, and since it is essentially vinegar and oil, it is safe to have on a buffet for hours. Cook time is chill time. Adapted from Chef Virginia Willis' cookbook, "Bon Appetit, Y'All"."

Original is 5 servings

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (235.9 g)
  • Calories 211.3
  • Total Fat - 13.9 g
  • Saturated Fat - 1.9 g
  • Cholesterol - 0 mg
  • Sodium - 48.6 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 21.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 4 g
  • Sugars - 13.8 g
  • Protein - 2.7 g
  • Calcium - 80.7 mg
  • Iron - 1.5 mg
  • Vitamin C - 98.8 mg
  • Thiamin - 0.1 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Place cabbage, bell pepper and onion in a large bowl,sprinkle over the sugar and season with salt & pepper and set aside.

Step 2

In a small saucepan, combine the oil, vinegar, dry mustard, and celery seed, and season w salt & pepper.

Step 3

Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat and simmer 1 minute.

Step 4

Pour the hot dressing over the cabbage and toss to combine.

Step 5

Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours.

Step 6

To serve, remove from refrigerator, taste and season for seasoning with salt & pepper.

Tips


No special items needed.

2 Reviews

acerast

Great tasting slaw - so great that it was the first thing eaten at the cookout. Will make it again and soon. Thanks TxGriffLover!

5.0

review by:
(16 Aug 2014)

gkwillow

I was in a hurry to make this so I used a bag of pre-shredded cabbage that included carrots. Didn't heat and cook the dressing as per the recipe, but I did marinate the cole slaw in the fridge for about 3 hours before serving. It's a very good recipe that I hope to make correctly the next time. :)

5.0

review by:
(26 Jul 2012)

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