Tropical Coleslaw

Name: Tropical Coleslaw
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8-10 servings.
Ingredients: 1 medium firm banana, sliced; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 3 cups shredded cabbage; 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple tidbits, drained; 1 celery rib, chopped; 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained; 1/2 cup golden raisins; 1 cup (8 ounces) lemon yogurt; 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts; 1/2 teaspoon salt

A friend sent this recipe to me, mentioning that she thought I'd really like it. I've been indebted to her ever since. This is one coleslaw kids really like.

Ingredients

1 medium firm banana, sliced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 cups shredded cabbage
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple tidbits, drained
1 celery rib, chopped
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1/2 cup golden raisins
1 cup (8 ounces) lemon yogurt
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

In a small bowl, toss banana slices and lemon juice. In a large serving bowl, combine the cabbage, pineapple, celery, oranges and raisins. Drain bananas; discard juice. Add bananas, yogurt, walnuts and salt to cabbage mixture; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 139 calories, 4g fat (0 saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 142mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.

Originally published as Tropical Coleslaw in Country April/May 2002

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wolfegrl1

Mar 2, 2011

Suprisingly different! Sweet and a touch salty and absolutely wonderful. I added some shredded, sweetend coconut for the final tropical note. Thanks for the recipe!
Jean Duncan

Apr 27, 2010

Had this a party, loved it, so did everyone else.