This healthy coleslaw is fat-free and full of flavour! Cabbage, corn and peppers are mixed in a spicy, sweet and sour dressing.
What Makes This Coleslaw Special?
- This is a delicious, healthy version of a classic side dish since there is no mayonnaise.
- It has been modified from an old popular Canadian cookbook (President's Choice) since some of the branded ingredients are no longer available.
- It travels well and stores well so it is perfect for potlucks and picnics.
Ingredients
- Corn- You can use canned, frozen or fresh if in season. If I am using canned or frozen, I add it as is...no cooking of the corn. If you want to use fresh, I think you would want to microwave the corn in a ziplock bag with a tablespoon of water for about 3 minutes before cutting the kernels off the cob.
- The original recipe called for PC Memories of Thailand Fiery Thai Dipping Sauce that had quite a bite to it. I replace that with Oriental Chili Garlic Sauce a bit of Franks' Red Hot Sauce. There is also tang in the dressing from apple cider vinegar. A good hit of maple syrup offers the 'sweet' component of the sweet and sour final effect.
- If you like heat, add the hot sauce and adjust to your taste. You could also add ½ teaspoon or so of dried red pepper flakes. When the hot sauce is in the dressing, you get a bit of heat in every bite. With the pepper flakes it is a bit of heat here and there. The red pepper flakes are also a good way to suit different people's tastes. Those who like the heat can add a pinch of the flakes to their portion without affecting the entire dish.
Chef's Tips
- You can make this slaw well ahead of serving. The dressing tends to filter down to the bottom of the bowl, but the cabbage stays quite crunchy. Just serve with a slotted spoon
- It keeps well in the fridge, so leftovers are also great. It also makes a great picnic salad with no mayonnaise!
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President's Choice Fiery Cole Slaw
Flavourful and fat free!
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Ingredients
Slaw
- ½ head green cabbage
- 1 ½ cups corn kernels
- ½ cup sweet onion
- 1 sweet red pepper
Dressing
- ¼ cup 100% pure maple syrup
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 Tbsps sweet chili garlic sauce
- 1 teaspoon Frank's Red Hot Sauce or to taste See Note 1 below. (Optional)
Instructions
- Shred cabbage. Finely dice onion and red pepper. Mix slaw ingredients together in a large bowl.
- Mix dressing ingredients in a jar and shake well till Dijon is incorporated.
- Toss salad and dressing. Refrigerate and remove salad from fridge about 20 minutes before serving.
Notes
Note 1: You can substitute ½ teaspoon of red pepper flakes for the hot sauce. (Or amount to suit your taste).
Nutrition is per cup.
Nutrition
Calories: 88kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 135mg | Potassium: 218mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 537IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg
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