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Zucchini Coleslaw

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Makes: 6 servings

This colorful dish is a delicious alternative to the sweet coleslaw and a great way to eat your veggies.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups zucchini (coarsely shredded)
  • 2 cups cabbage (shredded)
  • 1 medium carrot (shredded)
  • 2 green onions (scallions) (sliced)
  • 1/2 cup radishes (thinly sliced)
  • 1/3 cup low-fat mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup mild salsa

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Drain zucchini by pressing between layers of paper towels.
  3. Put zucchini in large bowl; add cabbage, carrots, onions, and radishes.
  4. In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients.
  5. Pour over vegetables and toss well.
  6. Cover and chill at least one hour.

Notes

Source:

Kentucky Families on the Move: Food and Nutrition Calendar, 2005
University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 56
Total Fat 3 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 2 mg
Sodium 192 mg
Carbohydrates 6 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 3 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 1 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 30 mg
Iron 0 mg
Potassium 244 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 56
Total Fat 3 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g
Linoleic Acid 2 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.2 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 2 mg
Carbohydrates 6 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 3 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 1 g
Minerals
Calcium 30 mg
Potassium 244 mg
Sodium 192 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 0 mg
Magnesium 15 mg
Phosphorus 34 mg
Selenium 1 mg
Zinc 0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 96 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg
Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg
Vitamin C 22 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 45 mcg
Folate 32 mcg
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 0 mg
Choline 11 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1 cups
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