Heart-Healthy Traditional Koolsla (Coleslaw)

Bright, crisp, and irresistibly creamy, this heart-healthy traditional koolsla (coleslaw) is a modern twist on a classic favorite. Featuring a colorful blend of shredded green and red cabbage, vibrant carrots, and zesty green onions, this dish swaps out heavy mayonnaise for a tangy, guilt-free dressing made from low-fat Greek yogurt, olive oil mayonnaise, and a splash of apple cider vinegar. Lightly sweetened with honey and seasoned with Dijon mustard and celery seeds, every bite is bursting with flavor and nutrition. With just 15 minutes of prep and no cooking required, this refreshing coleslaw is the perfect chilled side dish for barbecues, picnics, or everyday meals. Packed with fiber and healthy fats, it's a delicious and wholesome way to elevate your dining table.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups (shredded) Green cabbage
• 1 cup (shredded) Carrots
• 1 cup (shredded) Red cabbage
• 2 stalks (thinly sliced) Green onion
• 0.5 cup Plain, unsweetened low-fat Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Celery seeds
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

1. Wash the green cabbage, red cabbage, and carrots thoroughly. Remove any wilted outer leaves from the cabbage heads.

Step 2

2. Thinly shred the green cabbage, red cabbage, and carrots using a sharp knife, mandoline slicer, or food processor. Combine them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

3. Slice the green onion stalks thinly and add them to the bowl with the shredded vegetables.

Step 4

4. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, olive oil mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, celery seeds, salt, and black pepper to form the dressing.

Step 5

5. Pour the dressing over the shredded vegetables in the large bowl.

Step 6

6. Gently toss the coleslaw until the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 7

7. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

8. Before serving, give the coleslaw another toss and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper to taste, if needed.

Step 9

9. Serve chilled as a heart-healthy side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(644.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	447.3

Total Fat 23.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 17.2mg	0%
Sodium 1068.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 45.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.5g	0%
Total Sugars 25.5g
Protein 14.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 311.0mg	0%
Iron 3.4mg	0%
Potassium 1227.5mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 47.3%

Protein: 12.5%

Carbs: 40.3%