Low-Calorie Mixed Pepper Coleslaw with Peanut Dressing | dietplan-101.com

This Low-Calorie Mixed Pepper Coleslaw with Peanut Dressing recipe is a healthier alternative to traditional coleslaw. This healthy cabbage slaw has an Asian twist, thanks to the addition of rice vinegar, green onion, and sesame oil.

This recipe serves 7 and each serving of 1/2 cup is about 57 calories.

Ingredients:

  • 3 oz (85 g) red bell pepper (cut into thin strips)
  • 3 oz (85 g) yellow bell pepper (cut into thin strips)
  • 2 oz (57 g) carrot (cut into thin strips)
  • 2 stalks of green onions (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • 3 cups shredded cabbage

For peanut dressing:

  • 1 1/2 tbsps rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp peanut oil
  • 3/4 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp natural peanut butter
  • 3/4 tsp minced garlic
  • 3/4 tsp minced ginger
  • Tabasco pepper sauce (to taste)

Instructions:

  1. Whisk all ingredients for peanut dressing in a large salad bowl until smooth.
  2. Add in the bell peppers, carrot, and green onions, and toss well.
  3. Then add in the cilantro and cabbage, and toss again to combine well.
  4. Let the slaw stands for 15-20 minutes before serving.