Healthy Coleslaw any ideas please.

lisafrancis888
lisafrancis888 Posts: 119 Member
edited November 14 in Recipes
Hi
New to MFP. I love coleslaw the plain sort with perhaps a bit of fruit added. All the bought stuff is high in calories and I thought about making my own but really unsure about the dressing. I'm guessing I could use yoghurt or low cal Mayo but no idea of mix or other ideas.
I would appreciate any suggestions thanks.

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  • PRMinx
    PRMinx Posts: 4,585 Member
    I love this recipe: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/delta-cole-slaw-recipe2.html
  • funjen1972
    funjen1972 Posts: 949 Member
    I use the prepared "lite" dressings, but I use half the amount for all the shredded veggies (or double the veggies). It looks dry at first, but the veggies lose moisture as they sit so it's plenry after chilling out for a few hours.
  • joolsmd
    joolsmd Posts: 375 Member
    I am also a coleslaw fan. :)

    It might be worth using fat free yoghurt instead of mayonnaise as I reckon that's where most of the calories come from. Either that or pre-plan your meals so you can fit a portion or two of shop bought coleslaw in your meals.
  • suruda
    suruda Posts: 1,233 Member
    I've made coleslaw dressing with light mayo, rice wine vinegar and sugar or splenda to taste...funjen is right though, make it dry and let it sit as the veggies add moisture to it.
  • lisafrancis888
    lisafrancis888 Posts: 119 Member
    That's a very good point about not getting too much moisture as I particularly don't like the over soggy coleslaws.
    Thank you for such great ideas.
  • MamaJ1974
    MamaJ1974 Posts: 443 Member
    I have a recipe that calls for a cup of mayo. I sub 3/4 cup plain fat-free yogurt and 1/4 cup light mayo. Don't forget the celery seeds!
  • funjen1972
    funjen1972 Posts: 949 Member
    I just made a batch with plain fat free Greek yogurt... delicious!
  • DaneanP
    DaneanP Posts: 433 Member
    Here are a few of my go-to slaws. I probably make the last one more often than the others. Super easy.

    http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/tequila-slaw-lime-cilantro

    http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/napa-cabbage-snow-pea-slaw

    http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/chopped-coleslaw-salad

    http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/tangy-mustard-coleslaw

    http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/waldorf-coleslaw
  • neanderthin
    neanderthin Posts: 10,265 Member
    In your context of healthy that would be with no dressing, because calories are unhealthy.
  • mrsswisspea
    mrsswisspea Posts: 51 Member
    I've stopped eating creamy coleslaws alltogether. There is a whole world of delicious coleslaws that don't use mayonnaise or a need for a creamy alternative.

    I LOVE this recipe from Jamie Oliver's 30 minute meals: http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/chicken-recipes/green-curry-crispy-chicken-kimchee-slaw-rice-noodles/#bKGfPyXCwMgtCdiI.97 He uses "chinese cabbage", which is napa cabbage in the states. You can customize it a lot. It uses lime juice, sesame oil and chillies. It's really full of flavour, but can be changed of course.

    I also make a slaw with some red and green cabbage, carrot, vinegar, lemon juice and maple syrup.
  • cheesehead3
    cheesehead3 Posts: 3 Member
    http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/rachael-ray/oil-and-vinegar-slaw-recipe.html
  • prairiewalker
    prairiewalker Posts: 184 Member
    I got this lovely and simple recipe from Franus Fitness and Nutrition:

    In your bullet or blender mix:

    1/2 cup freshly squeezed OJ
    
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice

    1/2 small red onion
    chopped
 2 cloves garlic
    chopped
 1/4 cup fresh basil
    
2 tbsp fresh cilantro

    
1/2 cup evoo

    Salt/pepper to taste

    1 tbsp honey (OPTIONAL..I don't use it..too high in calories..and too sweet for me)

    Pour lightly over a large container of finely chopped red cabbage and kale and let it sit for a bit. Reserve the rest of the 'sauce' for those that prefer more or for another time!! So good
    and it looks pretty on the plate too!
  • krdews
    krdews Posts: 124 Member
    Big coleslaw eater; I think I enjoy it most for the crunchiness of the cabbage & shredded carrots. I don't follow any particular recipe so I start with one of the pre-shredded bags of coleslaw and I'll add in some sunflower seeds or pepitas and cranberries (or any dried fruit) sprinkle salt & pepper to taste and a quick drizzle of grapeseed oil. OK, that may not technically be "coleslaw" in the traditional sense, but I certainly enjoy it often and it's somewhat healthy.
  • LeslieB042812
    LeslieB042812 Posts: 1,799 Member
    I like using the Bolthouse Farms blue cheese yogurt dressing (it's in the produce refrigerated section of the grocery). It only has 35 calories for 2 tablespoons and tastes so good that even my "diet food" adverse husband loves it.
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