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You may not think of it as a weight loss food, but changing a few ingredients in your typical coleslaw recipe can transform it — coleslaw is suddenly a healthy base that works in a variety of delicious dishes. Traditional coleslaw consists of raw cabbage mixed with a blend of mayonaise and other veggies. Whether you swap regular mayo for a lighter version or substitute it altogether, these 6 coleslaw recipes will help you lose weight without forcing you to sacrifice taste.
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Coleslaw With Fish Tacos
This lightweight Blackened Fish Tacos with Coleslaw recipe contains no mayo and relies on apple cider vinegar, creamy avocado, and olive oil to dress up cabbage. Fresh, crisp, cool coleslaw offers the perfect balanced for cod fish seasoned with garlic, cumin, and paprika.
Coleslaw Salad With Chicken
Cabbage and shredded chicken get a zesty kick courtesy of soy sauce, cayenne pepper, and crunchy Ramen noodles in this Chicken Coleslaw recipe. A sprinkling of almonds and sesame seeds provide even more protein and texture to this healthy lunch or dinner.
BBQ Chicken With Peach And Feta Coleslaw
The coldest day in January will feel like summer when you serve this BBQ Chicken with Peach and Feta Coleslaw salad. Broccoli slaw is the healthy star of this dish, with boneless chicken breasts drenched in flavorful barbecue sauce and a layer of feta cheese adding depth and intense flavor.
Salmon With Coleslaw
Nourish your body and mind with omega-3 fatty acids and protein found in this Crispy Skin Salmon With Fiery Asian Slaw recipe. Make sure you purchase skin-on salmon fillets and feel free to customize your use of Sriracha to suit your hot sauce needs.
Chicken Pitas With Greek Slaw
Give chicken pitas with coleslaw a little Greek flair with the addition of feta cheese, lemon juice, and green onions. These simple, wholesome pockets are easy to whip up and pack for the ultimate healthy office lunch.
Pork Schnitzel With Winter Coleslaw
A rich and heavenly coleslaw seasoned topped with honey, mustard, a little mayo, and white wine vinegar meets crispy, garlicky pork loin steaks in this satisfying Pork Schnitzel with Winter Coleslaw recipe.
