Cilantro Slaw
Certainly I can't do a cabbage month and not post any slaw recipes!!
Now if you think you don't like coleslaw, stay tuned... because there are so many different ways of making it you just might bump into an idea that turns you on!
Now if you think you don't like coleslaw, stay tuned... because there are so many different ways of making it you just might bump into an idea that turns you on!
My cilantro slaw is one of my favorite variations. I don't know if I ever told you guys, but I really LOVE mayo. I don't think I need to tell you that mayo isn't exactly a "nutritious" ingredient...I mean your never gonna see it as my food focus or anything, but like I've said before, "There is room for everything in a healthy kitchen"! The key is finding ways to work the less nutritious foods into our kitchens in moderation.
So here's what I do: instead of using all mayo I use mostly fat free yogurt to create the creamy base of the slaw and then to that I add just two tablespoons of light mayo... I find the yogurt without any mayo just doesn't cut it, but combining the two gives me exactly what I'm looking for without adding a ton of unnecessary fat.
I find that with a lot of higher fat ingredients, like mayo or butter, you can cut way back on the quantity without sacrificing flavor because these ingredients are so rich, you'll find that a little goes a long way!
I served this slaw with some Mexican style grilled chicken and veggies (which I did not photograph). It was definitely a winning combination!
So here's what I do: instead of using all mayo I use mostly fat free yogurt to create the creamy base of the slaw and then to that I add just two tablespoons of light mayo... I find the yogurt without any mayo just doesn't cut it, but combining the two gives me exactly what I'm looking for without adding a ton of unnecessary fat.
I find that with a lot of higher fat ingredients, like mayo or butter, you can cut way back on the quantity without sacrificing flavor because these ingredients are so rich, you'll find that a little goes a long way!
I served this slaw with some Mexican style grilled chicken and veggies (which I did not photograph). It was definitely a winning combination!
Cilantro Slaw
Ingredients
6 cups of green cabbage, shredded2 cups of red cabbage, shredded
½ red onion, thinly sliced
1/3 cup cilantro, chopped
¼ cup of plain yogurt
2 tbsp of lite mayo
¼ cup of fresh lime juice
2 cloves of crushed garlic
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Toss cabbage, onions, and cilantro in a large bowl. In a small bowl combine yogurt, lime juice, mayo, and garlic. Stir together.
Pour yogurt mixture over cabbage and season with salt and pepper. Combine everything together and enjoy!!
Serves 6.
Nutritional Analysis
Calories: 54; Total Fat: 1.5g; Saturated Fat: 0.2g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 68mg; Carbohydrate: 8.2g; Dietary Fiber: 2.4g; Sugars: 4.7g; Protein: 1.8gOther Recipes You May Enjoy:
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- Filed under Low Carb, Salads, Sides, Vegetarian, Wheat-Free
- Tagged with Cilantro, Green Cabbage, Red Cabbage
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Kevin :
Nice looking cabbage slaw! The bright green and purple are amazing! I like the use of the lime juice.
posted on March 10, 2008 4:29 PM
Dani :
Kevin - Thanks!
posted on March 10, 2008 5:59 PM
Clare :
I love your recipes! Is there a way to get printer-friendly versions? Thanks!
posted on March 12, 2008 7:30 AM
Dani :
Clare - Yes!! You can print all of the recipes. Just scroll down past the recipe, past the directions and past the nutritional analysis...you will see a button that says "print". Just click it and print away!!!
Let me know if you have any trouble!
posted on March 12, 2008 2:47 PM
Tina :
Looks so pretty! I bet it is delicious!
posted on April 30, 2008 4:10 PM
Ashley :
How large is each serving size or how many servings does it make? Thanks!
posted on May 1, 2008 7:45 AM
Dani :
Ashley - This recipe serves six as a side dish!
posted on May 1, 2008 9:11 PM
MizFit :
I have such a thing against mayo.
serious gag reflex.
since I was littlelittle.
but I'm surmising ;) this will be fine leaving it out?
more yogurt?
posted on June 25, 2008 9:41 AM
Dani :
MizFit - I have the opposite problem... I love the stuff;) ANYHOW... I would say skipping it and adding more yogurt would be fine. I might give it a splash of red wine vinegar just to give it that little extra tang that the mayo tends to lend... let me know how it works!
posted on June 25, 2008 11:02 AM
Gary Loewenthal :
This was delicious. I made it with Vegenaise - the variety that has grapeseed oil.
posted on November 6, 2008 6:54 PM
Cookie :
I also have switched fro mayo to grapeseed mayo from vegenaise! It's the best tasting mayo I've ever had! And the grapeseed oil is proven to lower bad cholesterol and raise good. Can't wait to try this.
posted on April 14, 2009 6:26 PM