43 Recipes with Coleslaw Mix to Make For Dinner Tonight

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43 Recipes with Coleslaw Mix to Make For Dinner Tonight1/43 Macaroni Coleslaw 194 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My friend Peggy brought this coleslaw to one of our picnics, and everyone liked it so much, we all had to have the recipe. —Sandra Matteson, Westhope, North Dakota Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 150 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 286mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 2/43 Salmon Tacos Fish Tacos 3 Reviews

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat

Test Kitchen Approved Salmon Tacos Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You can have a restaurant-style dinner in less than 30 minutes with these easy salmon tacos. In addition to the zesty coleslaw, add your favorite toppings like sliced avocado, radishes or jalapeno peppers. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 2 tacos: 376 calories, 20g fat (4g saturated fat), 61mg cholesterol, 557mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat. 3/43 Shrimp Po’Boys with Pineapple

For a smoked flavor, grill the shrimp

Slaw 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This twist on the traditional po’boy sandwich adds flavor and veggies while reducing fat and calories. For a smoked flavor, grill the shrimp. For a lower-carb option, serve the po’boy open-faced on a baguette half. —Melissa Pelkey Hass, Waleska, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 420 calories, 13g fat (2g saturated fat), 99mg cholesterol, 1430mg sodium, 54g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 3g fiber), 23g protein. 4/43 Copycat Southwest Chicken Salad 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Copycat Southwest Chicken Salad Recipe

5/43 Easy Pad Thai 13 Reviews Test Kitchen

photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband and I ordered and devoured this salad from Applebee’s three separate times before we finally asked the waitress for the dressing ingredients. She kindly shared the recipe with us, and now I whip up the hearty main-dish salad with its tangy sauce often. —Pamela Shank, Parkersburg, West Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 557 calories, 26g fat (8g saturated fat), 132mg cholesterol, 826mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 4g fiber), 45g protein. 5/43 Easy Pad Thai 13 Reviews Test Kitchen

Approved Easy Pad Thai Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Skip the takeout restaurant and give this pad thai recipe a try if you need an easy and quick meal. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 361 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 1669mg sodium, 53g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 2g fiber), 19g protein. 6/43 Easy Egg Rolls 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Beef Egg Rolls Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 28 egg rolls

I decided to start with a packaged coleslaw mix

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve always loved egg rolls, but every recipe seemed too complicated. I decided to start with a packaged coleslaw mix. Now I can make these yummy treats at a moment’s notice. —Samantha Dunn, Leesville, Louisiana Nutrition Facts: 1 egg roll: 185 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 261mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein. 7/43 Pineapple Coleslaw 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I was a child, my mother often served this salad with

multicolored marshmallows sprinkled on top, much to my delight

multicolored marshmallows sprinkled on top, much to my delight. The marshmallows added a touch of sweetness that really complemented this salad’s tangy flavor. —Betty Follas, Morgan Hill, California Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 170 calories, 15g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 114mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. 8/43 Sausage Pierogi Skillet 24 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sausage Pierogi Skillet Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 5 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I made this simple pierogies and sausage recipe one night when I hadn’t planned anything for dinner.

It’s convenient because it uses items I usually have on hand

It’s convenient because it uses items I usually have on hand. Plus, there’s hardly any cleanup! —Susan Held, Cooksville, Maryland Nutrition Facts: 2 cups: 402 calories, 17g fat (6g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 1359mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 5g fiber), 21g protein. 9/43 Air-Fryer Pecan Chicken Sliders 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love coating chicken in pecans instead of breadcrumbs because it gives you such a wonderful crunch and nutty flavor. The sweet berry-bourbon truly pops on these fun sliders—they feel like fancy party

I also pile it on fish tacos and po’boys

fare! —Amy Freeze, Avon Park, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 slider: 335 calories, 18g fat (4g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 228mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 3g fiber), 11g protein. 10/43 Fiesta Coleslaw 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Coleslaw with a touch of heat makes a zesty side for barbecued chicken or pork. I also pile it on fish tacos and po’boys. —Fay Moreland, Wichita Falls, Texas Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 114 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 242mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (5g

sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein

sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 vegetable. 11/43 Lentil Sloppy Joes 8 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Lentil Sloppy Joes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 14 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I experimented with making more vegetarian-friendly recipes, this was one of my biggest hits—we still eat it weekly! My preschooler will always eat every bite of these tangy lentil joes. —Christina Rock, Covington, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 215 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 438mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (8g

sugars, 7g fiber), 8g protein

sugars, 7g fiber), 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 1 fat. 12/43 Jamaican Jerk Turkey Wraps 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Jamaican Jerk Turkey Wraps Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 4 wraps Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: After tasting these spicy wraps at a neighborhood party, I got the recipe. The grilled turkey tenderloin and light jalapeno dressing make them a hit. —Mary Ann Dell, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 wrap: 343 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 654mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges:

3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat

3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat. 13/43 Grilled Chicken Ramen Salad 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Grilled Chicken Ramen Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love this chicken ramen salad because it’s a complete meal in one bowl. Everyone loves when it’s on the table—that’s a reaction that doesn’t happen every night, so I appreciate the kudos when I get them! —Karen Carlson, Alameda, California Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 458 calories, 29g fat (4g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 738mg sodium, 28g

carbohydrate (10g sugars, 4g fiber), 22g protein

carbohydrate (10g sugars, 4g fiber), 22g protein. 14/43 Slaw-Topped Beef Sliders 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slaw-Topped Beef Sliders Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 26 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I was working full time, I relied on these delicious, fast-to-fix beef sliders for simple meals. To speed prep time and avoid extra cleanup, I used bagged coleslaw mix and bottled slaw dressing. —Jane Whittaker, Pensacola, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 slider: 322 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 726mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 3g fiber), 20g protein.

My kids love tostadas, so this day-after-cookout dinner was a big hit

15/43 Barbecue Chicken Tostadas 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Lots of my recipes (just like this one) start out as fun ways to use leftovers. My kids love tostadas, so this day-after-cookout dinner was a big hit. —Lauren Wyler, Dripping Springs, Texas Nutrition Facts: 2 tostadas: 612 calories, 29g fat (10g saturated fat), 116mg cholesterol, 1113mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 6g fiber), 39g protein. 16/43 Hearty Beef Veggie Soup 6 Reviews Hearty Beef Veggie Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total

It’s nice to come home to a hearty soup that’s ready to eat

Time 3 hours 10 min Servings 9 servings (2-1/4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a slow-cooked meal in one just perfect for chilly winter nights. It’s nice to come home to a hearty soup that’s ready to eat. It goes well with a fruit salad and bread. —Colleen Jubl, Dayton, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 162 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 380mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 lean meat. 17/43 Fish Tacos with Guacamole 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home

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