Rainbow Coleslaw

How to make Rainbow Coleslaw Recipe - There’s no rule that coleslaw has to be cabbage slathered in creamy, high fat dressing and this fresh tasting slaw made with summer squash is proof positive.

Makes: 3 cups

Ingredients:

2 yellow summer squash

1 large carrot

1 medium red apple

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons cider vinegar

1½ teaspoons fresh dill

Salt and pepper to taste

Method:

Use a vegetable peeler to cut strips from squash and carrot. Place in a large bowl. Cut 4 slices from the apple; peel long, thin strips from each slice. Add to bowl. Whisk oil, vinegar, dill, salt, and pepper and toss into the slaw. Serve, or cover and chill for up to 24 hours.

Nutrition per 1⁄2 cup: 71 calories; 1g protein; 5g fat (1g saturated fat); 7g carbohydrate; 2g fiber; 20mg calcium; 0 iron; 112mg sodium.

kitchen tip:

You can use any type of apple in this coleslaw recipe, but the Red Delicious variety tastes best in this case because it’s super sweet.

Rainbow Coleslaw