The Best and Prettiest Slaw for A Lighter Thanksgiving Menu

A healthy alternative at the Thanksgiving table is our family's favorite slaw.  I wanted to show the clipping because the presentation is so pretty.  I learned this in a Weight-Watcher's class, but the recipe is Southern Living Magazine.  I call it Sweet and Crunchy Slaw because it has cider vinegar in it, unlike the other vinegar slaws I've tried.  

Weight Watchers 4 Ingredient, 10 minute Recipes

Sausage and Summer Vegetable Skillet: It's Really This Pretty

It's a proven fact, the fewer ingredients, the cheaper the meal and the less time it takes to prepare.  These recipes don't even heat up the kitchen.  Here are a few of my favorites so far.  The first one I used as a lunch while camping--a no dish meal cause it's in a wrap!

I've actually made this twice already... Chicken Caesar Salad Wrap Points Plus value: 7 3 c. sliced romaine lettuce 2 c. shredded skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken breast 1/3 c. light Caesar dressing (Marketside Classic Caesar dressing from Walmart--couldn't find light) 4 light Italian herb wraps (we used La Tortilla Factory Soft Wraps made with extra virgin light olive oil from Walmart) Combine first 3 ingredients in a large bowl, tossing until coated.  Spoon 1 c. chicken mixture onto 1 end of each wrap.  Roll up; secure with wooden picks.  Cut in half, if desired.  Serve immediately.  Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 wrap). (256 calories, 9 grams fat)  Note:  This is pretty filling!
Perfect use of fresh produce that's readily available right now! Points Plus value: 7 Sausage and Summer Vegetable Skillet Cooking Spray 1 (14-oz.) package turkey polska kielbasa (such as Hillshire Farms), cut diagonally into 1/2 inch slices 2 c. chopped zucchini (about 2 small) 2 c. fresh corn kernels 2 c. grape tomatoes 1/4 c. water  1/4 t. pepper Heat a large nonstick skillet 2 min. over med-high heat.  Coat pan with cooking spray; add kielbasa.  Cook 5 min. or until browned, turning once.  Remove kielbasa from pan; keep warm.  Coat pan generously with cooking spray; add zucchini and corn.  Cook 4 min., stirring frequently.  Stir in tomatoes, water, and pepper, scraping pan to loosen browned bits.  Cover and cook 4 min. or just until tomatoes begin to burst.  Return sausage to pan; cook, uncovered, 2 min. or until liquid almost evaporates.  Yield:  4 servings (serving size: 1-1/4 c.). (248 calories, 10.1 grams fat)  Note:  This made a lot!
We had this tonight and inspired this post... Grilled Tilapia Tacos with Ranch Slaw Points Plus value: 6 Cooking spray 1/4 c. light Ranch dressing (such as Hidden Valley) (We just used some more of the Caesar dressing we had bought for the chicken wraps) 3/4 t. bottled hot chipotle sauce (optional) 2 c. packaged coleslaw (such as Dole) 1 lb. tilapia fillets  (I never made fish until I discovered frozen tilapia fillets, individually wrapped--I just follow the thawing instructions on the bag) 1/4 t. kosher salt 1/4 t. freshly ground black pepper 8 (6-in.) corn tortillas (we used wheat cause I don't like the corn) lime wedges (optional--but GOOD!) Heat a grill pan over med-high heat for 2 min.  Coat pan with cooking spray.  While pan heats, combine dressing and, if desired, hot sauce in a med. bowl, stirring with a whisk.  Stir in coleslaw; set aside.  Sprinkle fish evenly with salt and pepper.  Add to pan.  Cook 3 to 4 min. on each side or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.  Wrap tortillas in damp paper towels.  Microwave at HIGH 30 seconds or until warm.  Flake fish into bite-sized pieces.  Spoon fish evenly onto 1 side of each tortilla; top each with 1/2 c. coleslaw mixture.  Fold tortillas over filling.  Serve with lime wedges, if desired.  Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 2 tacos)  (239 calories, 5 grams fat) Note:  Easier to eat if you roll it up like a burrito.
My 18-yr-old daughter made the 2nd two meals all by herself and they turned out just like the pictures--beautiful!