Heart-Healthy Creamy Coleslaw
Elevate your classic side dish with this *Heart-Healthy Creamy Coleslaw*, a vibrant, nutrient-packed twist on a crowd favorite. Featuring fresh, crisp cabbage, crunchy carrots, and sweet red bell pepper, this coleslaw is as colorful as it is delicious. The creamy dressing combines tangy Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey, delivering rich flavor without compromising your health goals. Seasoned with celery seed, black pepper, and a hint of salt, this guilt-free recipe is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or a wholesome addition to weekday meals. Ready in just 20 minutes and served chilled, this coleslaw is a refreshing and heart-smart delight that pairs beautifully with grilled dishes or sandwiches.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 head cabbage
- 2 medium carrots
- 0.5 large red bell pepper
- 3 stalks green onions
- 0.5 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon celery seed
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Thinly slice the cabbage into fine shreds and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Peel and grate the carrots. Add them to the bowl with the sliced cabbage.
Slice the red bell pepper into thin strips and dice the green onions. Add both to the mixing bowl.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, celery seed, black pepper, and salt until well combined to make the dressing.
Pour the yogurt-based dressing over the vegetables.
Toss everything together until the cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, and green onions are evenly coated with the dressing.
Cover the coleslaw and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
Give the coleslaw a good stir before serving, then enjoy as a heart-healthy side dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
348 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.4 g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.7 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 12 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 1719 mg | 75% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.1 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.2 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.6 g | ||
| Protein | 18.5 g | 37% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 341 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1366 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
