FAST FIX

CHUNKY VEGGIE SLAW

So much for same ol’ slaw—this classic coleslaw gets a fresh approach when you add broccoli, cucumbers, snap peas and crunchy walnuts.

—NICHOLAS KING DULUTH, MN



START TO FINISH: 25 MIN. • MAKES: 14 SERVINGS


1 small head cabbage, chopped

6 cups fresh broccoli florets

1 medium cucumber, chopped

2 celery ribs, sliced

12 fresh sugar snap peas, halved

1 small green pepper, chopped

3/4 cup buttermilk

1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise

3 tablespoons cider vinegar

2 tablespoons sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

2 green onions, thinly sliced

In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk buttermilk, mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar and salt. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Top with walnuts and green onions. Refrigerate leftovers.

Note: To toast nuts, bake in a shallow pan in a 350° oven for 5-10 minutes or cook in a skillet over low heat until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.

Per 1 cup: 125 cal., 9g fat (1g sat. fat), 4mg chol., 189mg sod., 10g carb. (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g pro.

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 1/2 fat.