Sweet and Sour Coleslaw

Name: Sweet and Sour Coleslaw
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups shredded cabbage; 4 medium carrots, shredded; 4 celery ribs, chopped; 1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper; 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 1/2 cup cider vinegar; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1/4 cup sugar; 1-1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon paprika

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 12 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This sweet and sour coleslaw is quick, easy and packed with veggies. It’s cool, crisp and perfect for barbecues or summer dinner parties.

Ingredients

6 cups shredded cabbage
4 medium carrots, shredded
4 celery ribs, chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Directions

In a large bowl, combine cabbage, carrots, celery, green pepper and onion. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine vinegar, oil, sugar, salt, pepper and paprika; shake well. Pour over cabbage mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 82 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 327mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

The fresh flavor and crunchy texture of garden vegetables star in this tart colorful coleslaw. Lightly dressed with vinegar and oil, it's a refreshing summer salad. My mom fixed it often when I was growing up...and it continues to be requested often. — Pat Cole Polebridge, Montana

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