🥬 Creamy Heart-Healthy Coleslaw
Heart-Healthy | Low-Cholesterol | Low-A1C
🍽️ Yield
Servings: 4
Portion Size: About 1 cup
Perfect for 1 person with planned leftovers.
💛 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This coleslaw is crisp, refreshing, and lightly creamy without being heavy. It pairs perfectly with seafood dishes like salmon cakes and comes together in minutes. The lighter dressing keeps it flavorful while supporting heart health and balanced blood sugar.
📊 Nutrition Highlights (Per Serving)
- Calories: ~90
- Protein: ~3g
- Carbs: ~8g
- Fiber: ~2g
- Sugar: ~4g
- Total Fat: ~4g
- Saturated Fat: ~1g
- Cholesterol: ~5mg
- Sodium: ~150mg
Designed to support heart health and blood sugar balance.
🛒 Ingredients
- 3 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1–2 tsp honey (optional, adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine cabbage and carrots.
- In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, olive oil, vinegar, mustard, and honey.
- Pour dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss well to coat.
- Chill for at least 15–30 minutes for best flavor.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
💡 Tips & Swaps
- Use a bagged coleslaw mix to save time
- Skip or reduce honey for even lower sugar
- Add sunflower seeds or sliced almonds for crunch (in moderation)
- A squeeze of lemon can brighten the flavor even more
🥡 Meal Prep & Storage
- Fridge: Store up to 3 days
- Not freezer-friendly
- Stir before serving as dressing may settle
❤️ Heart-Healthy Notes
- Greek yogurt replaces mayo to lower saturated fat
- Cabbage is high in fiber and antioxidants
- Olive oil provides healthy fats that support heart health
📣 Let’s Connect
If you try this recipe, I’d love to hear how it turned out!
#HeartHealthy #LowCholesterol #LowA1C #SimpleGoodFood
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If you cheat, like I did, and use a bagged coleslaw mix, take a moment to check on how coarse the cabbage is shredded. I chose to give mine a quick chop in the food processor. Otherwise, the coleslaw can be more difficult to work with.