Creamy Apple Slaw

5 from 1 vote

Chayote squash mixed with apple extract, a bit of sweetener, and some vinegar tastes very close to apple. Mix that with a classic coleslaw and you have a bright and refreshing no-cook summery side.

Course Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword american, apple, cabbage, coleslaw, dairy-free, easy, egg-free, fast, nightshade-free, no-cook, nut-free, salad, side, vegetarian

Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings

Calories 121kcal

Author Jenny Ross

Ingredients

1 chayote squash cut into matchsticks
2 cups coleslaw mix
1 teaspoon apple extract
1 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise sub more Greek yogurt for egg-free
4 tablespoons non-fat Greek yogurt or more mayonnaise for dairy-free
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar start with 1/2 and add more as desired
couple drops stevia glycerite to taste, or preferred sweetener
celery salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Combine all ingredients and stir to coat everything evenly. Taste and adjust the sweetness and tang with more sweetener and vinegar, as desired. The sweetness in combination with the apple extract really helps the squash take on the apple taste. This can be made a day ahead.

Notes

Protein:Energy Ratio: 0.38

Nutrition made with all mayo: Calories: 293 cal, Carbs: 7g, Fiber: 3g, Fat: 29g, Protein: 2g, Protein:Energy Ratio: 0.06

Nutrition made with all 0% Greek yogurt: Calories: 56 cal, Carbs: 9g, Fiber: 3g, Fat: 1g, Protein: 6g, Protein:Energy Ratio: 0.86

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