Two-Tone Slaw with Lemon-Buttermilk Dressing

Preparation info
  • Makes

    4

    Servings
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Lighter, Quicker, Better: Cooking for the Way We Eat Today

By Richard Sax and Marie Simmons

Published 2000

  • About

We have created a half mayonnaise and half buttermilk dressing for this version of cole slaw. We recommend using reduced calorie or so-called light mayonnaise instead of real mayonnaise. Either will cut the fat and calories by about half. Many light versions are cholesterol free as well.

Ingredients

Lemon-Buttermilk Dressing

  • cup buttermilk
  • cup reduced-fat or light mayonnaise
  • 1

Method

  • Whisk the buttermilk, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and zest until blended. Add the dill and ½ cup of the scallions and stir to blend. Divide the dressing between 2 bowls.
  • Add the shredded red cabbage and green bell pepper to one bowl, toss, add salt to taste, and set aside. A