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Savoy Cabbage and Lemon Slaw

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For a nice variation, try making this one with Napa cabbage.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 8 Servings

Ingredients

8 cups finely sliced savoy cabbage (about 1 1/4 pounds)
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1/2 cup low-fat (2%) buttermilk
1/2 cup low-fat mayonnaise
1/4 cup grated onion
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine cabbage and basil in large bowl.

    Step 2

    Whisk buttermilk, mayonnaise, grated onion, lemon juice, lemon peel and thyme in small bowl to blend. Add dressing to cabbage mixture; toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 3 hours ahead. Cover; refrigerate.)

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