Recipe: Copycat J. Alexander’s Blue Cheese Coleslaw

SIDE DISH

* 1 pound green cabbage, shredded

* 1/2 pound red cabbage, shredded

* 2 carrots, peeled and shredded

* 1/4 cup sweet onion, finely chopped

* 2 green onions, chopped

* 1/3 cup cider vinegar

* 3 tablespoons sugar

* 1/3 cup good-quality mayonnaise

* 1/3 cup sour cream

* 1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese ( Maytag is the brand J. Alexander’s uses)

* Salt and pepper, to taste

Shred cabbage and carrots into a large mixing bowl. Chop sweet and green onions and add to bowl.

Heat cider vinegar and sugar in a small saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to boil; cool slightly. Toss cider mixture with cabbage mixture and let sit 15 minutes.

Drain the vegetables well and return to bowl. In a small bowl, stir together mayonnaise, sour cream and crumbled blue cheese; season with salt and pepper. Pour dressing over vegetables and toss well to combine. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.

Makes 6 servings.

Per serving:

212 calories, 61 percent calories from fat, 14 grams total fat, 4 grams saturated fat, 19 milligrams cholesterol, 17 grams carbohydrates, 3 grams total fiber, 10 grams total sugars, 13 grams net carbs, 4 grams protein, 216 milligrams sodium.