Fabulous Skinny Coleslaw
This is no ordinary coleslaw! It's one of my all-time favorite side salads, loaded with crunchy cabbage, sweet apples, celery, and dried cranberries, all tossed in a delicious homemade honey mustard dressing. It's fresh, colorful, and perfect for fall gatherings, holiday dinners, or anytime you want something special. And the best part? Each ½-cup serving has just 55 calories and 1 gram of fat! Now that's one fabulous salad, Skinnyfied!®
Why You'll Love This Fabulous Skinny Coleslaw
- Crunchy and delicious: Crisp cabbage, sweet apples, celery, and dried cranberries make every bite special.
- Amazing homemade dressing: A tangy honey mustard dressing brings all the flavors together.
- Skinnyfied!® Just 55 calories and 1 gram of fat per ½-cup serving.
- Perfect for entertaining: A colorful, make-ahead side dish for fall gatherings, holiday dinners, or everyday meals.
- So versatile: Delicious alongside chicken, turkey, pork, or fish. Add protein to turn it into a satisfying main-course salad!
Ingredients for Fabulous Skinny Coleslaw
This fabulous coleslaw combines crunchy cabbage, sweet apples, crisp celery, and dried cranberries. What makes it extra special is the homemade honey mustard dressing, made with light mayonnaise, nonfat Greek yogurt, mustard, cider vinegar, and a touch of honey. It's a delicious combination of sweet and tangy flavors!See the recipe card below for the complete ingredient list and exact amounts.How to Make Fabulous Skinny Coleslaw
This delicious coleslaw couldn't be easier! Combine the shredded cabbage, chopped apples, celery, and dried cranberries in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together the honey mustard dressing ingredients until smooth.Refrigerate both until ready to serve, then toss everything together just before serving to keep the coleslaw fresh and crunchy!See the recipe card below for complete step-by-step instructions.
Helpful Tips About this Recipe
Makes 6 cups total (each side serving ½ cup)
Makes 6 cups total (12 servings, ½ cup each).
Prep Tips
*Save time by using a 12-ounce bag of shredded coleslaw mix. *Prepare the coleslaw and honey mustard dressing ahead of time, but keep them refrigerated separately. *Toss with the dressing just before serving to keep everything fresh and crunchy. Serving Tips
This coleslaw is delicious alongside chicken, turkey, beef, pork, or fish. For a satisfying main-course salad, serve 1½ cups and add chicken or a little reduced-fat cheese. 1½-cup serving of coleslaw alone has 165 calories and 3 grams of fat, based on the ½-cup nutrition facts.
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*Save time by using a 12-ounce bag of shredded coleslaw mix. *Prepare the coleslaw and honey mustard dressing ahead of time, but keep them refrigerated separately. *Toss with the dressing just before serving to keep everything fresh and crunchy. Serving Tips
This coleslaw is delicious alongside chicken, turkey, beef, pork, or fish. For a satisfying main-course salad, serve 1½ cups and add chicken or a little reduced-fat cheese. 1½-cup serving of coleslaw alone has 165 calories and 3 grams of fat, based on the ½-cup nutrition facts.
WW SmartPoints 2-Blue
WW SmartPoints 2-Green
| SKINNY FACTS: for ½ cup serving 55 calories, 1g fat, 0g sat. fat, 0mg chol, 1g protein, 11g carbs, 2g fiber, 78mg sodium, 7g sugar |
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Fabulous Skinny Coleslaw
Ingredients
Ingredients for Coleslaw:
- 1 (12 oz) bag coleslaw, about 5 cups shredded cabbage
- 2 cups (~1 large) red apple, chopped, (not peeled) such as Honeycrisp, Gala, or Fuji
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- ½ cup dried cranberries
Honey Mustard Dressing Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons light mayonnaise, I like Best Foods Light (Hellman’s)
- 3 tablespoons nonfat plain Greek yogurt or nonfat plain yogurt
- 2½ tablespoons spicy brown mustard or yellow mustard (not Dijon)
- 1½ tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add all coleslaw ingredients. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- In a small bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Toss coleslaw with dressing just before serving.
- This recipe can easily be cut in half or doubled for a crowd.
- It makes a delicious main course salad. To turn into a large salad, see serving tips below.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cupCalories: 55kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSodium: 78mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gBlue Smart Points: 2Green Smart Points: 2
Tried this recipe?Let me know how it was!
Sounds like a wining combination Cheryl. Thanks for your feedback!
My best,
Nancy
Made this tonight along side chicken wings. So Good! So Easy! Thanks