Broccoli Slaw With Turkey Bacon and Water Chestnuts

Broccoli Slaw With Turkey Bacon and Water Chestnuts

Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 4 slices turkey bacon
• 12 ounces broccoli coleslaw mix, shredded or 1 1/2 lbs broccoli
• 1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt or 1/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt
• 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
• 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
• 1 (8 ounce) can low-sodium sliced water chestnuts, rinsed, and coursely chopped
• 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced (1/2 medium)
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds (optional) or 1/2 cup unsalted sunflower seeds (optional)

Directions

• 1 In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat, turning frequently, until crisp (5 to 8 min).
• 2 Drain bacon on paper towels.
• 3 If using whole broccoli, trim off ends and chop the rest into 1/4-inch sticks.
• 4 Chop bacon coursely.
• 5 In a large bowl, whisk yogurt, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper.
• 6 Add water chestnuts, onion, broccoli, and if available, nuts or seeds.
• 7 Toss to coat.