Basil Dill Coleslaw
I was introduced to basil when I married into an Italian family. I loved the aromatic fragrance and flavor of the herb and begun to use it in everything. Basil and dill add a unique touch to this cabbage slaw.
-June Cappetto, Seattle, Washington6 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 10 min.
Ingredients
- 6 cups shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix
- 3 to 4 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 3 tablespoons snipped fresh dill or 1 tablespoon dill weed
- DRESSING:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons half-and-half cream
- 1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine cabbage, basil and dill. In a small bowl,
- whisk dressing ingredients until blended. Drizzle over cabbage
- mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving. Yield: 6 servings.
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Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup equals 138 calories, 11 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 7 mg cholesterol, 87 mg sodium, 8 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 vegetable.