A mericans are having a love affair with cole slaw. For the past dozen or so years, the overall popularity of cabbage has risen significantly. That comes, in part, due to its many nutritional benefits. Cabbage is a cruciferous vegetable which is thought to help protect against carcinogens. Another enzyme found in cabbage and broccoli is sulphoraphane, which scientists are discovering also may have cancer-fighting abilities.
Cabbage is also great because it's so low in calories.
But, like pasta, it's the amount and the kind of dressing you choose that pushes the calories up. For convenience, in some recipes, a commercially produced dressing is used for the variety of cold cole slaws. One Step ready-made dressing is already flavored and ready to use. Now that fall cabbage is at its peak and prices are down, it's time for some variety. Get off the lettuce salads for a change and consider a crunchy slaw or one of its kin, like a crunchy, crispy relish.