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Low-Fat Coleslaw Recipe
Low-Fat Coleslaw Category Salad Recipes 
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Ingredients And Procedures
Ingredients
1tablespoonBalsamic vinegar
1teaspoontahini
1/2teaspoondijon mustard
1/4teaspooncelery seed
1worchestershire sauce, dash
1 3/4cupmayonnaise, nonfat
1 1/2cupcabbage, green, shredded
1/2cupcabbage, red, shredded

Directions:

Whisk together vinegar, tahini, mustard, celery seed and worchestershire sauce. Stir in mayonnaise. Add cabbages, toss well.

Per serving: 22 calories, 0.7 g fat (25%)
 
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