Classic coleslaw

Ingredients

• 2 green onions, sliced
• 1 cup (250 mL) sliced celery
• 2 carrots, shredded or cut into matchsticks
• 1 apple, cut into matchsticks
• 2 cups (500 mL) each shredded green and purple cabbage
• 3 Tbsp (45 mL) canola oil
• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) white vinegar
• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) water
• ¼ tsp (1 mL) each salt, pepper, dry mustard and garlic powder
• 1 tsp (5 mL) celery seed
• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) low-fat mayonnaise
• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) dry roasted peanuts (optional)

Instructions

1. Combine onions, celery carrots, apple and cabbage in a large bowl.
2. Mix oil, vinegar, water, salt, pepper, mustard, garlic powder, celery seed and mayonnaise with a whisk until smooth.
3. Toss vegetables with dressing and serve topped with peanuts if desired.

Tips:

• Budget friendly: No need to purchase dry mustard, celery seed or garlic powder in a large container if you don’t have it on hand. Some grocery stores and all bulk stores sell these items in bulk so you can purchase just a small amount instead of the usual large sized containers.
• Peanut free: If you or someone you love has a peanut allergy, simply leave out the peanuts or replace with 2 Tbsp roasted pumpkin or sunflower seeds.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Canada’s 250 Essential Diabetes Recipes, Canadian Diabetes Association, Edited by Sharon Zeiler, BSC, MBA, RD, Robert Rose, 2011