Sweet and Spicy Slaw

Pin It This recipe was also found in the Penzeys catalog.  You can request your own catalog on their website.  It is always full of great recipes with appetizing photos.   I made this for our Mother's Day bbq yesterday.  It was quite the crowd pleaser and super simple to whip together.  It's sweet, tangy, spicy and crunchy.  Great for any outdoor gathering.

Sweet and Spicy Slaw
2 lbs green cabbage (1/2 large or 1 small)
3 carrots
1 medium white onion
**If you do not have a food processor you can use bagged slaw mix
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup mustard
2 tsp apple cider vinegar
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
salt and pepper to taste

1. Cut the cabbage into chunks.  Peel and cut the onion and carrots into pieces.  Using a food processor with the grater attachment, push the veggies through the chute and grate.  Toss in a large bowl.
2. Whisk the mayo, mustard, vinegar, sugar and spices.  Toss the dressing with the veggies.
3. Cover and chill at least 2 hours before serving.

Seafood Pasta Salad

Pin It It has been unseasonably warm the past few weeks.  Because of that I decided to bring a taste of summer in my lunch one day.  I just couldn't eat heavy comfort food when the weather was so nice.  This pasta salad is a great light lunch or side dish for a potluck.  Feel free to substitute or add your favorite veggies or seafood.  I think this would be great with shrimp or lobster.

Seafood Pasta Salad
1 12oz box whole wheat pasta, cooked, drained and cooled
1 8 oz package imitation crab meat
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/2 cup chopped celery
3 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup light mayonnaise
1/2 cup fat free sour cream
juice and zest of one lemon
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp dill
salt and pepper

1. Cook, drain and cool pasta and place in a large bowl.  Add crab, peas, celery and onions.
2. Mix mayo, sour cream, lemon juice, zest, garlic, dill and salt and pepper.  Pour over pasta mixture.  Mix to cover.
3. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Note - This can be made a day or two ahead.  It tastes great as leftovers.