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Coleslaw with a Twist

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  • Prep 25 min
  • Total 2 hr 25 min
  • Servings 8
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Enjoy this colorful salad made using pasta, cabbage, apple and jicama - a tasty side dish.
Updated Feb 7, 2011
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Ingredients

  • 4 ounces uncooked long fusilli (corkscrew) pasta or spaghetti
  • 1/4 small head green cabbage, finely shredded (1 cup)
  • 1/4 small head red cabbage, finely shredded (1 cup)
  • 1 unpeeled medium all-purpose red apple, chopped (1 cup)
  • 1 cup chopped peeled jicama
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard seed
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps

  • 1
    Cook and drain pasta as directed on package; rinse and drain.
  • 2
    Place pasta, cabbages, apple and jicama in large bowl.
  • 3
    Mix sugar, water and vinegar in 1-cup microwavable measure. Cover with plastic wrap, folding back one side to vent. Microwave on High 1 to 2 minutes or until boiling; stir. Microwave uncovered 30 seconds longer. Stir in mustard seed and salt. Pour over cabbage mixture; toss.
  • 4
    Cover and refrigerate about 2 hours or until chilled. Serve with slotted spoon.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    Skip the homemade dressing in the microwave, and instead use 1/2 cup of prepared dressing for coleslaw.
  • tip 2
    Add 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper for a festive color accent.

Nutrition

90 Calories, 0g Total Fat, 2g Protein, 23g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
90
Calories from Fat
0
Total Fat
0g
Saturated Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
Sodium
40mg
Total Carbohydrate
23g
Dietary Fiber
2g
Protein
2g
% Daily Value*:
Iron
4%
4%
Exchanges:
1 Fruit; 1 Vegetable;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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