Quick, easy and flavorful, this salad could become a main dish salad. The sweet and sour flavors are an easy favorite with kids of all ages.
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 - 1¼cup
5 A Day servings: 4
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3 slices reduced-fat turkey bacon
1 ½ tbsps. oilive oil
½ large onion, peeled and chopped
3 large stalks celery, sliced
1/3 cup cider vinegar
½ large red cabbage, shredded to yield about 6 cups*
3 tbsps. sugar
½ tsp. celery seed
salt and pepper, optional**
2 tbsps. chopped parsley, garnish
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- Cut bacon slices into 1-inch pieces and saut over MEDIUM-LOW heat in a very large, deep skillet until crisp but not overdone. Remove to absorbent paper and reserve. Drain off all bacon fat and replace with olive oil.
- Heat oil in skillet over HIGH heat. Add onion and celery and saut briefly. Add vinegar, sugar, and celery seed. Heat until boiling; immediately add cabbage and bacon pieces, all at once. Stir and toss for about 1 minute, or until the cabbage is warm, not cooked. Season with salt and pepper if desired.
- Serve immediately while very warm with garnish of chopped parsley.
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*Chef's Note: The convenience of buying pre-shredded cabbage, carrots, and bagged salad makes this salad even easier for a busy cook.
**Optional ingredients are not included in dietary analysis. |
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| Nutritional Information per Serving |
| Calories: 190 |
Saturated Fat: 2g |
| Carbohydrates: 22g |
Dietary Fiber: 5g |
| Total Fat: 7g |
% of Calories from Fat: 15% |
| Cholesterol: 15mg |
Sodium: 300mg |
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Protein: 6g |
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