Sweet and Tangy Red Cabbage Slaw

Sweet and Tangy Red Cabbage Slaw

This red cabbage slaw has the textures and tastes to drive your senses wild. Crunchy cabbage. Silky smooth yogurt. Juicy grapes. Warm spices. It’s a drool-worthy dish that will become an instant crowd favorite. But, aside from its uniquely delicious taste, it’s also a one-stop-shop to wholesome nutrition.

Red cabbage is a nutritional powerhouse abundant in potassium, vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin B-6, vitamin K, and magnesium. It’s equally rich in disease-fighting antioxidants, such as anthocyanins, which can help protect against cancer, cardiovascular disease, and chronic inflammation associated with diabetes.1-3

Reap the health benefits of red cabbage and slaw-ter disease risk in an irresistibly delicious way!

Makes 4 servings
Serving Size: 2 ½ cups
Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 5 min

Ingredients for sweet and tangy red cabbage slaw

  • ⅓ cup Greek non-fat plain yogurt
  • ¼ cup regular mayo
  • ⅛ cup Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • ⅛ tsp cumin
  • ⅛ tsp chili lime seasoning
  • 8 cups of chopped red cabbage
  • 1 cup of red grapes seedless
  • Optional: 2 tbsp of lime juice

Directions for sweet and tangy red cabbage slaw

  1. Wash cabbage and grapes.
  2. Julienne cabbage or cut into thin strips and place in a bowl.
  3. In a separate mixing bowl, combine yogurt, mayo, Dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, and honey.
  4. Add cumin and chili/lime seasoning to the mixing bowl.
  5. Pour the mixing bowl sauce onto the cabbage and toss until spread evenly.
  6. Garnish with red grapes (can slice grapes if preferred).

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Nutrition facts

Per Serving

  • calories: 159
  • carbohydrate: 21g
  • fat: 10g
  • fiber: 4g
  • potassium: 248mg
  • protein: 4g
  • saturated fat: 2g
  • sodium: 204mg
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