Best 3 Light Coleslaw Recipes

ASIAN COLESLAW LIGHT

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This Asian coleslaw is lightened up a bit by using only 3 tablespoons of olive oil and a sugar alternative like Splenda to make this kid friendly, flavorful crunchy salad. Try it with white or balsamic vinegar, too.

Provided by WebsByMegan

Categories Salad Coleslaw Recipes No Mayo

Time 2h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 (3 ounce) package beef ramen noodles
2 cups boiling water
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons granular no-calorie sucralose sweetener (e.g., Splenda ®)
1 (16 ounce) bag coleslaw mix
6 green onions, chopped
½ cup sunflower seeds

Steps:

Place ramen noodles in colander; break into quarters. Pour boiling water over noodles to soften slightly. Use a fork to separate noodles. Rinse quickly with cold water; drain.
Make a dressing by whisking together the flavor packet from the ramen noodles, olive oil, vinegar, and sweetener in a bowl. Place the ramen noodles, coleslaw mix, green onions, and sunflower seeds in a large bowl; toss to combine. Drizzle dressing over the coleslaw mixture and continue to toss until entire mixture is coated with dressing. Chill for 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.5 calories, Carbohydrate 11.8 g, Cholesterol 6.1 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 72.1 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

LIGHT CREAMY COLESLAW

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Make and share this Light Creamy Coleslaw recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CountryLady

Categories Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/4 cup light mayonnaise
1/4 cup light sour cream
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups finely shredded cabbage
2 large carrots, grated
2 green onions, finely sliced

Steps:

Stir all dressing ingredients together in a large bowl.
Add vegetables and stir to coat well.

LIGHT COLESLAW

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This lighter cole slaw is flavored with cilantro for a summery flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
1/2 small red cabbage
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper.
Add cabbage, cored and thinly sliced; toss to coat with dressing. Refrigerate, covered, for at least 1 hour and up to overnight.
Just before serving, stir in cilantro; sprinkle with pepper, if desired.