WeightWatchers Cabbage, Apple and Pecan Salad Recipe

Here’s a wonderful winter coleslaw salad recipe – red cabbage mixed with apples, carrots, pecans and onions, with a tangy mustard and nut vinaigrette dressing!

The taste and colors are amazing!

Weight Watchers Cabbage, Apple and Pecan Salad recipe
Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

Coleslaw
1/2 medium red cabbage, finely shredded and outer leaves trimmed
2 green apples, cored and thinly sliced
4 carrots, peeled and grated
1 small red onion, peeled and thinly sliced

Dressing
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, peeled and finely minced
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon caster sugar
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons walnut oil

Extras
1/2 cup finely chopped pecan nuts
parsley, for garnish
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts (optional)
1/2 cup semi- dried cranberries (optional)
1 raw beetroot, finely grated (optional)

Preparation
1. Make the dressing by mixing all the ingredients together in a jar – giving them all a good shake. The dressing can be made up to 2 days beforehand and stored in a cool place.
2. Place all the prepared vegetables and the apple in a large mixing bowl and mix by hand.
3. One hour before serving, add the dressing and mix well, allowing the flavours to infuse together.
4. Serve in an attractive serving bowl, sprinkling on the pecan nuts just before serving; give them a little mix, leaving some on top.
5. This coleslaw can also be garnished with finely chopped parsley, for extra color.

How many Weight Watchers points in cabbage, apple and pecan salad recipe?
WW POINTS per serving: 5
Nutritional information per serving: 230 calories, 18.5g fat, 4.6g fiber

Originally posted 2008-01-10 09:02:48.