CITRUS PINEAPPLE COLESLAW

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A blue-ribbon recipe, this slaw was a winner in our state fair competition. Alaska is famous for its giant cabbages, but any garden-variety head will taste yummy dressed in citrusy pineapple and marshmallow bits. -Carol Ross, Anchorage, Alaska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
1/4 cup orange juice
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 medium head cabbage, shredded
2 large carrots, shredded
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup miniature marshmallows
Carrot curls, optional

Steps:

In a saucepan, combine the first 6 ingredients until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir a small amount into the eggs. Return all to saucepan, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until mixture reaches 160°. Cool for 5 minutes. Stir in cream cheese until melted. Refrigerate. , In a large salad bowl, combine the cabbage, carrots, pineapple and marshmallows. Add dressing; toss to coat. Garnish with carrot curls if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 101mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.