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Fat Free Coleslaw
The most convenient, economical, and nutritious way to make sure you get the energy boost you need mid afternoon is to pack your own lunch. If you spend a few minutes during the weekend to plan your lunch menu for the week, you can make sure that you add variety. One of our favorite lunch bag specials is a fat-free coleslaw. Here's how to make it.
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| Ingredients | |
|---|---|
| Salad: | |
| shredded cabbage and carrots | 2 cups |
| medium chopped apple, unpeeled | 1 |
| raisins | 1 cup |
| Dressing: | |
| fat-free whipped dressing | 1 cup |
| grated orange rind | 1 tsp |
| orange juice | 2 tbsp |
| sugar | 1 tbsp |
| celery seed | 1 tsp |
| Directions | |
|---|---|
| Step 1 | In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of shredded cabbage and carrots, add 1 medium chopped apple, unpeeled; and cup of raisins. |
| Step 2 | For the dressing, use cup of fat-free whipped dressing. It will give you all the taste without the fat. Mix in teaspoon of grated orange rind, 2 tablespoons of orange juice, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and teaspoon of celery seed. Combine the fat-free dressing with the salad, toss, then cover. |
| Step 3 | And chill for several hours to blend the flavors. For your next lunch, spoon into a container and store in your workplace's refrigerator. |
| Submitted by: | Hal Johnson and Joanne McLeod |
Did You know?
Whether you are vegetarian or not, you'll want to include legumes in your diet two to three times a week. They are packed with good things such as B-vitamins, calcium, iron and fibre and are virtually fat-free. Have baked beans on toast, top your salad with chickpeas, or mix kidney beans into your pasta sauce.
