Light and Creamy Coleslaw
This lightened-up coleslaw recipe uses just enough mayonnaise to achieve a creamy consistency without an overload of fat and calories.
Ingredients
- 6 cups shredded cabbage, we like to use 5 cups of green to 1 cup red
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup oil
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons rice or apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons sweet onion, very finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced or pressed
Instructions
- Whisk the oil and mayonnaise together in the bottom of a large mixing bowl until smooth.
- Add the vinegar, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and a few grinds of black pepper.
- Whisk until the sugar and salt have dissolved, then stir in the onion and garlic.
- Add the cabbage and carrots and toss with the dressing until well blended. Taste and adjust the seasoning as desired.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavor to develop.