Mardi Gras Slaw
Recipe from Vegetarian Times

The Mardi Gras colors are purple, green and gold. This salad celebrates the season and doesn't wilt on a buffet.


Mardi Gras Slaw

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Ingredients
Slaw
  • small head green cabbage, halved and cored
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  • 1/2 
    head red cabbage, cored
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  • yellow bell peppers, seeded and cored
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Blue Cheese Dressing
  • 1/2 cup
    olive oil
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  • clove garlic, minced
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  • 1/2 teaspoon
    salt
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  • 1/2 teaspoon
    freshly ground black pepper
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  • 2 1/2 to 3 tablespoons
    white wine vinegar
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  • 2 ounces
    blue cheese, crumbled
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Directions
1.
To make Slaw: Slice cabbages into fine shreds. Place in large bowl. Slice peppers very thinly lengthwise, and add to bowl.
2.
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
Per serving: Calories 200, Total Fat 16 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 280 mg, Carbohydrate 12 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 4 g, Sugars 6 g Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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