Mardi Gras Slaw
The Mardi Gras colors are purple, green and gold. This salad celebrates the season and doesnt wilt on a buffet.
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The Mardi Gras colors are purple, green and gold. This salad celebrates the season and doesnt wilt on a buffet.
Ingredients
Slaw
- 1 small head green cabbage, halved and cored
- 1/2 head red cabbage, cored
- 3 yellow bell peppers, seeded and cored
Blue cheese dressing
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 2 1/2 to 3 Tbs. white wine vinegar
- 2 oz. blue cheese, crumbled
Preparation
To make Slaw: Slice cabbages into fine shreds. Place in large bowl. Slice peppers very thinly lengthwise, and add to bowl.
To make Blue Cheese Dressing: Place all ingredients in quart jar, screw on lid and shake vigorously. Pour half over slaw, and toss. Refrigerate remainder for future use.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 200
- Carbohydrate Content 12 g
- Cholesterol Content 5 mg
- Fat Content 16 g
- Fiber Content 4 g
- Protein Content 4 g
- Saturated Fat Content 3 g
- Sodium Content 280 mg
- Sugar Content 6 g