It is possible! Based on healthier recipes that I've seen and some fresh ingredients spotted in the health food store salad bar, I came up with this creation. The poppy seeds really 'dress it up' for a pretty salad! This can stand up to any BBQ item as a side to balance out the meal.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup shredded white cabbage
1/2 cup shredded red cabbage
1/4 cup shredded carrots
2 tablespoons raisins
1/4 cup organic fat free poppy seed salad dressing (I used Maple Grove Farms of Vermont brand)
1/4 cup low fat sour cream (regular may be used)
1 - 2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons soy nuts (of other nut of choice
Combine all ingredients except for the nuts until evenly combined. May add more salad dressing and/or sour cream for desired consistency. Note: the mixture will dampen a bit as it sits, so put a bit less than desired at first. It's always easier to add more later!
Note, the slaw will tend to turn a pinkish/purple from the red cabbage after it's sat fora a couple of hours and is stirred. This give is a German aspect and tastes completely the same. If you prefer not to have the pinkish hue and a more crisp white, use less red cabbage and make up for the amount with white cabbage.
