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Creamy Coleslaw

As close to “classic” coleslaw as any of the slaws here, this is especially good with sandwich meals and veggie burgers. See the super-easy menu below. It’s a quick and nourishing meal you can make even if dinnertime finds you exhausted.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    8 servings

Ingredients

One 16-ounce bag shredded coleslaw cabbage
1 medium green or red bell pepper, sliced into short, thin strips
3/4 cup natural low-fat ranch dressing
2 tablespoons white balsamic or white wine vinegar
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine all of the ingredients in a serving bowl and mix thoroughly. Cover and let stand for 15 to 30 minutes before serving, stir again, and serve.

  2. Menu

    Step 2

    Veggie burgers on whole grain buns with your favorite fixings

    Step 3

    Corn Slaw (page 34), or

    Step 4

    Creamy Coleslaw (this page), or

    Step 5

    Cranberry Slaw (page 37)

    Step 6

    Microwaved potatoes or sweet potatoes

  3. nutrition information

    Step 7

    Calories: 53

    Step 8

    Total Fat: 5g

    Step 9

    Protein: 0g

    Step 10

    Carbohydrate: 10g

    Step 11

    Cholesterol: 0mg

    Step 12

    Sodium: 208mg

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