Low Fat Beetroot Slaw
Brighten up your table with this vibrant and guilt-free Low Fat Beetroot Slaw, a healthy twist on traditional coleslaw that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Packed with the earthy sweetness of grated beetroot, crunchy carrots, crisp green and red cabbage, and refreshing green apple matchsticks, this colorful slaw is a feast for the senses. The creamy low-fat Greek yogurt dressing, infused with zesty lemon juice, a touch of honey, and Dijon mustard, brings all the flavors together while keeping the dish light and wholesome. Perfect as a side dish for summer picnics, barbecues, or healthy meal prep, this slaw is quick to assemble with just 20 minutes of prep time. Garnished with fresh parsley for a burst of herbaceous freshness, it’s a nutrient-rich, low-fat option that’s sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 medium beetroot
- 2 medium carrot
- 0.5 head green cabbage
- 0.5 head red cabbage
- 1 medium green apple
- 0.5 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Peel the beetroot and carrots, then grate them using a box grater or food processor.
Thinly slice both the green and red cabbage using a sharp knife or mandoline slicer.
Core the green apple and cut it into thin matchsticks.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated beetroot, carrots, sliced cabbage, and apple matchsticks.
In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together the low-fat Greek yogurt, lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard until smooth and well combined.
Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture in the large bowl.
Add salt and black pepper to taste.
Toss all the ingredients together thoroughly until the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
Chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the slaw for garnish.
Let the slaw sit for at least 10 minutes in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
704 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.3 g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.4 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 15 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 1856 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 154.9 g | 56% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.9 g | 114% | |
| Total Sugars | 102.1 g | ||
| Protein | 25.4 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 521 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 9.0 mg | 50% | |
| Potassium | 3407 mg | 72% | |
*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.
