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Looking for a light, refreshing side dish that comes together in minutes? This Easy Skinny Poppy Seed Coleslaw is just the answer! Made with a bag of coleslaw mix and Skinny Girl Poppy Seed Dressing, it’s a quick, low-calorie option that’s perfect for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or barbecues. With a delightful balance of crunch and a touch of sweetness, this simple coleslaw can be customized with your favorite add-ins like sliced almonds or dried cranberries.
I discovered this easy, healthy 2-ingredient salad at a recent WW Online Workshop (find a WW Workshop). The member who shared the idea suggested adding chopped apple and shredded rotisserie chicken breast to make it a complete meal.
How Many Calories and WW Points in this Skinny Coleslaw Recipe?
According to my calculations, each 1-cup serving has about 40 calories and 0 WW Points.
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(You must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.)
Recipe Ingredients
- Coleslaw Mix – a convenient mix combining finely shredded green or red cabbage and carrots, offering a crisp, crunchy base that’s packed with fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants.
- Skinny Girl Poppy Seed Dressing – a lighter, reduced-calorie option with a sweet and tangy flavor profile, complemented by the nuttiness of poppy seeds. Adjusting the amount of dressing allows you to control the sweetness and creaminess of the salad to your liking.
How to Make Skinny 2-Ingredient Coleslaw
Step 1: Assemble and prep ingredients.
Step 2: Combine the ingredients and toss well until the coleslaw mix is evenly coated with the dressing.
Step 3: Season to taste with salt and pepper as desired.
Step 4: Sit or chill and serve.
Recipe Notes, Variations and Substitutions
No Skinny Girl Poppy Seed Dressing? Or not a fan. Use your favorite poppyseed dressing. Other lighter healthier options include Bolthouse Farms, Ken’s Steakhouse Lite and California PIzza Kitchen Citrus Poppyseed Dressing. Or make your favorite homemade skinny dressing from scratch.
Serving Suggestions
Enjoy this refreshing and light coleslaw as a side dish, or use it as a topping for sandwiches, tacos, or burgers. You can also turn it into a main course salad by adding chopped cooked chicken and a chopped apple.
Add Protein:
- Grilled Chicken or Turkey: Top the coleslaw with slices of grilled chicken breast or turkey for a lean and flavorful protein boost.
- Shrimp: Add grilled or sautéed shrimp for a light and summery twist.
- Tofu or Tempeh: Add cubes of grilled or pan-fried tofu or tempeh for a vegetarian option.
- Hard-Boiled Eggs: Slice a few hard-boiled eggs and mix them in for an easy protein addition.
Incorporate Whole Grains:
- Quinoa or Brown Rice: Mix in some cooked quinoa or brown rice for added fiber and a hearty texture.
- Farro or Barley: Toss in some cooked farro or barley for a nutty flavor and chewy texture.
Include Extra Veggies:
- Avocado: Add sliced or diced avocado for creaminess and healthy fats.
- Bell Peppers and Cucumber: Mix in thinly sliced bell peppers or cucumber for extra crunch and color.
- Cherry Tomatoes: Halve some cherry tomatoes for a burst of sweetness.
Add Crunchy Toppings:
- Nuts or Seeds: Top with toasted almonds, sunflower seeds, or pumpkin seeds for added texture and healthy fats.
- Crunchy Tortilla Strips or Croutons: Add a handful of crunchy tortilla strips or whole-grain croutons for a satisfying crunch.
Make it Fruity:
- Fresh Fruit: Add slices of apple, orange segments, or grapes for a fresh, fruity twist that complements the poppy seed dressing.
- Berries: Toss in some fresh berries, like blueberries or strawberries, for a sweet, tangy flavor.
Serve It in a Different Way:
- Stuffed Avocado or Bell Peppers: Scoop the coleslaw into halved avocados or bell peppers for a creative and filling presentation.
- Wrap It Up: Use large lettuce leaves or whole-grain wraps to turn the coleslaw into a portable, low-carb wrap.
How To Store Leftovers
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
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Skinny 2-Ingredient WeightWatchers Coleslaw
Ingredients
- 1 bag (14 – 16 ounces) coleslaw mix
- 1/3 cup Skinny Girl poppyseed dressing
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl (affiliate link), add the coleslaw mix, Skinny Girl Poppy Seed Dressing, and any optional ingredients.
- Toss everything together until the coleslaw mix is evenly coated with the dressing. Add salt and pepper as desired.
- Let the coleslaw sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, or refrigerate for up to an hour for a colder, crispier salad.
Notes
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 1 PointsPlus (Old plan) Additions and Variations Enjoy this refreshing and light coleslaw as a side dish, or use it as a topping for sandwiches, tacos, or burgers. You can also turn it into a main course salad by adding chopped cooked chicken and a chopped apple. Add Protein:
- Grilled Chicken or Turkey: Top the coleslaw with slices of grilled chicken breast or turkey for a lean and flavorful protein boost.
- Shrimp: Add grilled or sautéed shrimp for a light and summery twist.
- Tofu or Tempeh: Add cubes of grilled or pan-fried tofu or tempeh for a vegetarian option.
- Hard-Boiled Eggs: Slice a few hard-boiled eggs and mix them in for an easy protein addition.
- Quinoa or Brown Rice: Mix in some cooked quinoa or brown rice for added fiber and a hearty texture.
- Farro or Barley: Toss in some cooked farro or barley for a nutty flavor and chewy texture.
- Avocado: Add sliced or diced avocado for creaminess and healthy fats.
- Bell Peppers and Cucumber: Mix in thinly sliced bell peppers or cucumber for extra crunch and color.
- Cherry Tomatoes: Halve some cherry tomatoes for a burst of sweetness.
- Nuts or Seeds: Top with toasted almonds, sunflower seeds, or pumpkin seeds for added texture and healthy fats.
- Crunchy Tortilla Strips or Croutons: Add a handful of crunchy tortilla strips or whole-grain croutons for a satisfying crunch.
- Fresh Fruit: Add slices of apple, orange segments, or grapes for a fresh, fruity twist that complements the poppy seed dressing.
- Berries: Toss in some fresh berries, like blueberries or strawberries, for a sweet, tangy flavor.
- Stuffed Avocado or Bell Peppers: Scoop the coleslaw into halved avocados or bell peppers for a creative and filling presentation.
- Wrap It Up: Use large lettuce leaves or whole-grain wraps to turn the coleslaw into a portable, low-carb wrap.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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