Carolina-Style Slaw

1 medium-large (2 pounds) green cabbage, cored and cut into 3-inch chunks, then finely chopped or shredded (a food processor works well for this)

1 medium onion, finely chopped (about ¾cup)

1 large green bell pepper, finely chopped (about 1 cup)

1 large carrot, peeled and coarsely grated (about ¾ cup)

1 teaspoon celery seeds

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

1 cups fat free mayonnaise

cup light (reduced-fat) sour cream

¼ cup cider vinegar

6 packets artificial sweetener (or to taste)

To a large bowl add all vegetables and toss together. Add celery seeds, salt and pepper and toss again to combine. Set aside.

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar and artificial sweetener, and then toss with slaw until the dressing is evenly distributed. Chill, covered, stirring occasionally, at least one hour (for flavors to blend).

Serves eight.

@Recipe nutrition:Nutrition values per serving: 109 calories (19.2 percent from fat), 2.3 g fat (1.1 g saturated fat), 21.2 g carbohydrate, 4.5 g fiber, 4.6 g protein, 6 mg cholesterol, 685 mg sodium.

SaltSense: Omitting the added salt reduces sodium per serving to 395 milligrams.