Almond Coleslaw

Name: Almond Coleslaw
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 14 servings.
Ingredients: 2 packages (16 ounces each) coleslaw mix; 1 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon sugar; 3/4 teaspoon seasoned salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted

As a twist to my mother's original recipe, I added toasted almonds for more crunch, taste and nutrition. —Sarah Nevin, Gila, New Mexico

Ingredients

2 packages (16 ounces each) coleslaw mix
1 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Directions

Place coleslaw mix in a serving bowl. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, seasoned salt and pepper. Pour over coleslaw mix; toss to coat. Chill until serving. Just before serving, sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 103 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 237mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1/2 starch.

Originally published as Quick and Easy Almond Slaw in Healthy Cooking August/September 2012