EMILY'S HONEY LIME COLESLAW

Emily's Honey Lime Coleslaw image

Here's a refreshing take on slaw with a honey-lime vinaigrette rather than the traditional mayo. It's a great take-along for all those summer picnics. -Emily Tyra, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest
1/4 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons honey
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 small head red cabbage (about 3/4 pound), shredded
1 cup shredded carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

Whisk together the first 7 ingredients until smooth. Gradually whisk in oil until blended. Combine cabbage, carrots and green onions; toss with lime mixture to lightly coat. Refrigerate, covered, 2 hours. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 170mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges