Discover the perfect balance of creamy and tangy with this **Low Fat Classic Homemade Coleslaw**—a lighter spin on the timeless side dish. Packed with fresh, crisp green cabbage, sweet grated carrots, and a hint of sharpness from red onion, this recipe creates a symphony of textures and flavors. The secret to its guilt-free indulgence lies in the dressing: a wholesome blend of low-fat Greek yogurt, light mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of honey, elevated with Dijon mustard and celery seed for a zesty kick. Ready in just 15 minutes and ideal for serving chilled, this healthy coleslaw is perfect for barbecues, picnics, or as a refreshing side to complement any meal. Add this **low-fat coleslaw recipe** to your menu for a delicious way to enjoy classic comfort food without the extra calories!
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, grated carrot, and thinly sliced red onion.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the low-fat Greek yogurt, light mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, celery seed, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well blended.
Pour the yogurt dressing over the cabbage mixture.
Using tongs or a large spoon, toss the ingredients together until the cabbage, carrot, and onion are evenly coated with the dressing.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow the flavors to meld.
Before serving, toss the coleslaw once more to ensure the dressing is well distributed.
Serve chilled as a refreshing and healthy side dish.
Calories |
482 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 18.7 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.2 g | 21% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 25 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 1967 mg | 86% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 67.2 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.9 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 47.0 g | ||
| Protein | 15.1 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 272 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 983 mg | 21% | |
*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.