Cabbage and carrots are great ways to stretch your food dollar in the produce aisle. These hearty vegetables will last quite a while when properly stored at home. Not to mention their rich color means they are loaded with vitamins and minerals! Our Sweet & Crunchy Coleslaw is a good source of both Vitamin A and Vitamin C; good for the eyes, immune system and taste buds! Whip up this quick recipe for your dinner table tonight!
Ingredients:
½ small red cabbage, shredded (about 2 cups)
2 carrots, shredded (about ½ cup)
1 Granny Smith apple, julienned (cut into matchsticks)
2 tablespoons non-fat plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
Juice of 1 lemon
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Directions:
- In a large bowl, combine yogurt, olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Add in shredded cabbage, carrots, and apples and toss to coat evenly.
- For best results, cover coleslaw with plastic wrap and set it in the fridge for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to combine. Serve and enjoy!
Yield: 4 servings (½ cup per serving)
Nutrition Facts: 103 Calories; 7 g Fat (1 g Saturated Fat; 0 g Trans Fat); 0 mg Cholesterol; 169 mg Sodium; 10 g Carbohydrate (2 g Fiber, 6 g Sugar); 2 g Protein; 19% Daily Value (DV) Vitamin A; 37% DV Vitamin C; 3% DV Calcium; 2% DV Iron