Purple Cabbage Slaw with Raisins
Ingredients
- 1⁄2 head purple or green cabbage
- 1⁄4 white onion
- 1⁄4 cup raisins
- 1⁄4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 Tbs. red wine vinegar
- 2 Tbs. whole or low-fat milk
- 1⁄2 tsp sugar
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Directions
Finely shred the cabbage and onion. In a small bowl, soak the raisins in warm water for about 10 minutes to soften. Drain and set aside.In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, vinegar and milk and whisk with a fork to blend. Add the sugar and season with salt and pepper; the dressing should have a sweet/sour balance.
In a large bowl, toss the cabbage, onion and raisins with the dressing. Serve immediately on chilled salad plates or bowls. Serves 4.
Adapted from New Healthy Kitchen Series, Starters, by Georgeanne Brennan (Simon & Schuster, 2006).
