Side Dishes – Coleslaw

Coleslaw
Traditional coleslaw is rich in mayonnaise and sour cream, both of which you want to use sparingly. Here is a healthier alternative.

♥ Use low fat mayonnaise and substitute with nonfat sour cream.
♥ Use fruit instead of vegetables.
♥ Add curry spices for added zip.

Makes 6 servings

Ingredients:
1/2 large green cabbage, finely shredded (about 4 cups)
3/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/2 cup sour cream, nonfat
1/4 cup mayonnaise, low fat
2 tsp. sugar
1/2 tbsp. curry powder (optional)
1/2 tbsp. cider vinegar
1 small red onion, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1/2 cup currants, soaked in hot water for 10 minutes
1 large red apple, peeled, finely chopped (about 1 cup)

Place cabbage in a large colander over a steel bowl. Add salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for several hours. Rinse cabbage and spin dry in a lettuce spinner. Whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, sugar, curry powder, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Boil water in a pot. Drop in onion for 15 seconds, rinse under cold water, and shake off excess water. Chop finely. Drain currants. In a bowl, toss all ingredients together and coat well. Cover and chill for one hour.