The most convenient, economical, and nutritious way to make sure you get the energy boost you need mid afternoon is to pack your own lunch. If you spend a few minutes during the weekend to plan your lunch menu for the week, you can make sure that you add variety. One of our favorite lunch bag specials is a fat-free coleslaw. Here's how to make it.
| Ingredients |
| Salad: |
| shredded cabbage and carrots |
2 cups |
500 ml |
| medium chopped apple, unpeeled |
1 |
1 |
| raisins |
1 cup |
250 ml |
| Dressing: |
| fat-free whipped dressing |
1 cup |
250 ml |
| grated orange rind |
1 tsp |
5 ml |
| orange juice |
2 tbsp |
30 ml |
| sugar |
1 tbsp |
15 ml |
| celery seed |
1 tsp |
5 ml |
| Directions |
| Step 1 |
In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of shredded cabbage and carrots, add 1 medium chopped apple, unpeeled; and cup of raisins. |
| Step 2 |
For the dressing, use cup of fat-free whipped dressing. It will give you all the taste without the fat. Mix in teaspoon of grated orange rind, 2 tablespoons of orange juice, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and teaspoon of celery seed. Combine the fat-free dressing with the salad, toss, then cover. |
| Step 3 |
And chill for several hours to blend the flavors. For your next lunch, spoon into a container and store in your workplace's refrigerator. |
| Submitted by: |
Hal Johnson and Joanne McLeod |
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