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a bowl of coleslaw with bacon tomatoes and some lettuce.
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BLT Coleslaw

Everything you love about a classic coleslaw and a BLT combined into one delicious side!
Course sides
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 8 cups
Calories 166kcal
Author Tracy

Equipment

  • large bowl

Ingredients

  • 2 cups green cabbage sliced thinly or shredded
  • 2 cups purple cabbage sliced thinly or shredded
  • 1 cup romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 2 1/2 cups carrots shredded
  • 4 slices bacon

Dressing

  • 2/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Cook the Bacon Place bacon strips in a medium-sized skillet and turn the heat to medium. Let fry on one side until the bacon for about 4-5 minutes until it releases easily from the pan then use tongs to flip to the other side and cook for another 5 minutes until the bacon is crispy. Plate on a paper towel-lined plate and set aside. While the bacon cooks, prep the rest of the salad.
  • Prep Dressing Add all of the dressing ingredients to a small bowl and whisk together until smooth.
  • Prep the Veggies Add cabbage, carrots, cherry tomatoes, and romaine lettuce to a bowl and mix well.
  • Assemble Add mayo and then mix well. Crumbled cooled crispy bacon and add half to the bowl and mix and then finish with the rest of the bacon on top.
  • Cool Cover and cool in the fridge for at least 20 minutes before serving.

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Notes

Nutritional value is approximately per 1 cup
Make Ahead
Cook the bacon, prep the veggies and mayo, and store them separately.  Assemble up to 4 hrs before serving, and store in the fridge. 
Chill
Coleslaw is best served cold!  Prepare and then store in the fridge for at least an hour to cool before serving.
Substitutions
Cabbage: Use any combination of green, purple, or napa. 
Lettuce:  Romaine is the best, but you could also use some iceberg, something crisp and crunchy.
Apple Cider Vinegar: White vinegar is another option.
Maple Syrup: Honey is an option too.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 166kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 231mg | Potassium: 258mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 7518IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg