Healthy Rainbow Slaw

I am currently obsessed with this coleslaw that I decided to try as a side dish a few nights ago. I only made half of a batch, hoping that most of it would get eaten and I have now almost finished an entire batch by myself.

This coleslaw is extremely healthy and crisp. I have been enjoying it every day for lunch for the past 3 days and I am still not sick of it. It is loaded with fresh and healthy veggies and only a small amount of mayonnaise mixed into the dressing.

The original dressing recipe for this slaw called for 1 1/2 cups of mayonnaise! I would certainly not be able to enjoy this dish for 3 days in a row with that much mayo in it. I decided to replace half of the mayo with non-fat Greek yogurt and you will never be able to tell that this decadent and creamy dressing is half very healthy.

I got the most gorgeous head of purple cabbage at my local farmer's market and it makes this dish so appealing to the eye. I love all of the bright colors that make this coleslaw very pretty and full of vitamins. The purple cabbage also turns the white dressing a very pretty violet color which I embarrassingly love.

You have to make this slaw at your next burger or barbecue night. It would go great on a burger or as a side dish. I served it with this soy cilantro beef recipe and it was an amazing and simple weeknight dinner. Enjoy!

Healthy Rainbow Slaw

(recipe slightly adapted from: http://abc.go.com/shows/the-chew)

Dressing:

3/4 cup mayonnaise

3/4 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt

2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

1 tablespoon poppy seeds

zest of 1 lemon

juice of 1/2 lemon

salt to taste

1. Whisk all of the ingredients together in a medium bowl until combined and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes.

Slaw:

1 head purple cabbage, thinly sliced

8 scallions, thinly sliced

1/2 bag matchstick carrots

1/2 cup fresh cilantro, minced

1. Combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl and mix in the dressing. Serve immediately or store in the fridge for about 3 days.