Low Fat Southern Coleslaw

Light, crisp, and bursting with flavor, this Low Fat Southern Coleslaw is a healthier take on a classic favorite. Featuring a vibrant mix of thinly shredded green cabbage, sweet grated carrots, and a touch of red onion, this recipe swaps traditional heavy dressings for a creamy blend of low-fat mayonnaise and non-fat Greek yogurt. Accented with apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a hint of honey, the dressing strikes the perfect balance of tangy and sweet, while celery seed adds a signature southern flair. Ready in just 15 minutes and with no cooking required, this quick and easy coleslaw makes a refreshing side dish or a flavorful topping for sandwiches and burgers. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or weeknight dinners, it's a guilt-free way to enjoy the comforting taste of southern coleslaw without the extra calories!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 cups (thinly shredded) Green cabbage
• 1 cup (grated) Carrots
• 0.25 cup (finely chopped) Red onion
• 0.5 cup Low-fat mayonnaise
• 0.25 cup Plain non-fat Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Celery seed
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, grated carrots, and finely chopped red onion. Toss well to evenly distribute the vegetables.

Step 2

In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the low-fat mayonnaise, plain non-fat Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, celery seed, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.

Step 3

Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture in the large mixing bowl.

Step 4

Using a large spoon or tongs, toss the coleslaw thoroughly until all the vegetables are coated evenly with the dressing.

Step 5

Taste the coleslaw and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.

Step 6

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 7

Stir the coleslaw once more before serving and enjoy as a side dish or topping for sandwiches or burgers.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(751.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	571.9

Total Fat 29.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.4g
Cholesterol 22mg	0%
Sodium 2500.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 67.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.1g	0%
Total Sugars 42.5g
Protein 13.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 294.8mg	0%
Iron 2.8mg	0%
Potassium 1213.4mg	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: 45.2%

Protein: 9.2%

Carbs: 45.6%