Memorial Day is fast approaching and I know many are in the midst of planning cookouts, trips to the shores and lots of fun in the sun excursions. One thing I always love is that sweetly tangy coleslaw that they often serve out and about at various restaurants but who wants all of those calories with such a heavy mayo based dressing, right?
I tend to use a lot of Greek yogurt in my recipes lately – from topping a baked potato, to my fave caramelized onion dip, to baking in muffins and cakes so it was only natural that I would find a way to work Greek yogurt into the mix. Inspired by this lovely Green Cabbage and Yogurt Coleslaw from Everyday Food, I decided to pull out my food processor and get to shredding.
While this Lightened Up Coleslaw is delicious – use it as a template for your favorite coleslaw – whether it’s adding a touch of smoked paprika or celery seed to the mix, or a different vinegar or even a bit of agave nectar – this recipe is the perfect base to play with. All I can promise is that your friends and family will pester you for the recipe and you can just shrug and say “I had some extra Greek yogurt in the fridge so I whipped this together” and reap in the accolades.
On to the recipe:
Gather your ingredients
Time to make the dressing
Thanks heavens for food processors! All dressed and ready to “marinate”
There’s a reason why this is my new fave coleslaw – it’s that good!
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