Classic Cole Slaw

Okay. I’ll admit it. I don’t like Cole Slaw. I just don’t. I know it’s not real Southern of me but it just is the way it is. That said, most folks in my world love it. And sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do. That means preparing a food because other people like it.

Classic Cole Slaw

1 cup BEST FOODS Real, Light or Cholesterol Free Reduced Calorie Mayonnaise
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
6 cups shredded cabbage
1 cup shredded carrots
½ cup thinly sliced green pepper

Combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, sugar and salt. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover. Chill.

Makes 6 cups.

New West Chicken Salad

This recipe comes from the folks over at Best Foods. I found it on one of those little recipe cards. It was likely originally in a magazine. I hope you enjoy it.

New West Chicken Salad

¾ cup BEST FOODS Real, Light or Cholesterol Free Reduced Calorie Mayonnaise
½ teaspoon ground ginger (optional)
½ teaspoon salt
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 ½ cups red seedless grapes
1 cup sliced celery
1/3 cup sliced green onions
½ cup broken walnuts

Combine mayonnaise, ground ginger and salt. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover. Chill. If desired, garnish with additional walnuts.

Makes 5 ½ cups.

Tuna Salad with a Twist

Okay. I’ll admit it. I’ve never even thought about putting lime juice in a tuna salad. Never. But I like the idea so I think I’m going to give it a try. Of course, my version won’t have the cucumber in it but that’s just my personal taste buds speaking. This recipe come from the folks over at Best Foods.

Tuna Salad with a Twist

¾ cup BEST FOODS Real, Light or Cholesterol Free Reduced Calorie Mayonnaise
3 tablespoons lime juice
½ teaspoon grated lime peel
2 cans (6 ½ oz. each) tuna, drained and flaked
1 medium red pepper, cubed
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seed and chopped
1/3 cup sliced green onions

Combine mayonnaise, lime juice and grated lime peel. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover. Chill.

Makes 4 cups.

Creamy Italian Pasta Salad

This recipe comes from the folks at BEST FOODS, who make the most wonderful mayonnaise. This salad is perfect for when you need a salad that’s just a little bit above the rest.

Creamy Italian Pasta Salad

1 cup BEST FOODS Real, Light or Cholesterol Free Reduced Calorie Mayonnaise
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 ½ cups twist macaroni, cooked, drained
1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
½ cup chopped green pepper
½ cup sliced ripe olives

Combine mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, garlic, basil, salt and pepper. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover. Chill.

Makes 3 cups.