Low fat coleslaw

If you love coleslaw but are watching your weight, or just looking for a healthy alternative, below is a recipe for a low fat crunchy coleslaw. This tastes better if you make it the day before to allow the flavours to develop.

Low fat Crunchy Coleslaw
serves 6

350g white cabbage, woody core removed
2 large carrots, peeled and cut into very thin strips
6 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
4 spring onions, trimmed and thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed
50g salted peanuts
125ml low fat mayonnaise
125ml low fat fromage frais

Finely shred the cabbage and put in a large mixing bowl along with the carrot strips. Add 4tbsp parsley and the remaining ingredients, season and mix well. Cover and chill. Serve with the remaining parsley sprinkled on top.


The peanuts add a nice crunch to the coleslaw, other nuts are good in salads too where you want a bit of texture such as:
Pear and walnut salad
Pine nut and Stilton salad