Fiesta Slaw

Enjoy the bounty of fresh produce in this colourful coleslaw dressed in Mexican flavours – a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup (75mL) light mayonnaise
• 2 Tbsp. (25mL) cider vinegar
• 1 Tbsp. (15mL) lime juice
• ½ tsp. (2mL) each, ground cumin and salt
• 5 cups (1.25mL) green cabbage, shredded
• 1 cup (250mL) corn kernels, cooked (may use frozen)
• 1 tomato, seeded and chopped
• 1 carrot, grated
• ¼ cup (50mL) onion and radishes, sliced
• ¼ cup (50mL) fresh cilantro leaves, chopped (optional)
• Leaf, Boston or Bibb lettuce

Directions:

1. To make the dressing, in a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, lime juice, cumin and salt. Set aside.

2. To prepare the slaw, in a large bowl combine cabbage, corn, tomato, carrot, onion, radishes, and cilantro (if using); toss with dressing

3. To serve, line serving platter with lettuce leaves and top with slaw.

Notes

Makes 8 servings.

Each serving counts as 1 fat and 1 restricted vegetable.