Kateryna Odyntsova

Give your basic creamy cole slaw a crisp and colorful twist with sliced bell peppers. Think of this dish when you’re serving grilled or barbecued proteins or when you need a salad-y topping for sandwiches and wraps. It’s great with Bison Burgers with Chipotle Ketchup, Grilled Shrimp with Spicy Barbecue Rub, World’s Juiciest Oven-Barbecued Chicken, and Skinny Joes. Feel like something exotic? Try it with Korean-Style Hot Pepper Meat Bundles, Lamb Chops Marinated in Spiced Yogurt, or Spiced Turkey Kebabs. For variety, use peppers of different hues. If you like heat, throw in some slivered fresh chiles. You can also add halved cherry or grape tomatoes. Tip: The salt pulls water out of the cabbage, so don’t add the dressing more than 30 minutes in advance. (The slaw won’t keep overnight for this reason.)

Per serving: 59 calories, 2 g total fat, trace saturated fat, 4 mg cholesterol, 9 g total carbohydrate, 2 g dietary fiber, 2 g protein, 386 mg sodium.

Estimated Cook Time: < 30 minutes.
Difficulty: Easy.
Servings: 6