Lemon Coleslaw Recipe

Lemon Coleslaw Recipe

  • 2 tablespoons low-fat sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons low-fat mayonnaise
  • 1/2 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest
  • 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 lb green cabbage, thinly sliced (4 cups)
  • 2 carrots, cut into julienne strips or coarsely grated
  • 1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced diagonally (1 cup)
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  1. Whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, zest, lemon juice, sugar, water, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until sugar is dissolved. Add cabbage, carrots, scallions, and parsley and toss well. Chill, covered, 1 hour to allow flavors to develop. Season with salt and pepper.