It was too vinegary as written. I added some light mayo and some more sugar and then it was good.
Sweet and Sour Slaw
Photo: Karry Hosford
Cool and crisp: a choice complement to the Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice. Try varying the slaw by adding slices of Granny Smith or Pink Lady apples to give it a slightly sweet and sour flavor and a crunchy bite.
Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 cup)
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 50
- Calories from fat: 43%
- Fat: 2.4g
- Saturated fat: 0.4g
- Monounsaturated fat: 0.5g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 1.4g
- Protein: 0.8g
- Carbohydrate: 7.4g
- Fiber: 1.6g
- Cholesterol: 0.0mg
- Iron: 0.4mg
- Sodium: 158mg
- Calcium: 28mg
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 1/2 cups packaged cabbage-and-carrot coleslaw (about 8 ounces)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
Preparation
- Combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk until sugar dissolves. Add coleslaw and onions to vinegar mixture; toss to combine. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Note:
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Sweet and Sour Slaw Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Salads, Side Dishes/Vegetables
- CONVENIENCE: No-Cook, Quick/Easy
- CUISINE: Asian
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Vegetables
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Low Carbohydrate, Low Cholesterol, Meatless, Low Saturated Fat
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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