BOGO Bag Coleslaw
Deli-case creamy. Gas-station-sale cheap.
Bargain-Bin Lore
Built around whatever bagged slaw mix is BOGO this week — because the best diet is the one you can actually afford to keep buying.
Portion Matrix (Dressed Slaw)
BOGO Bag Coleslaw
10g (7g net) — total for the trackers, net for the low-carbers.
Tap a portion size. Watch the numbers move. That’s the whole book.
Macros: USDA FoodData Central + label data (light mayo, Daisy Light sour cream) • dressed weight • as written.
The Numbers Up Front
Total Yield: ~17 oz / 480 g dressed slaw (from one 14 oz bag)
Default Portion: 6 oz / 170 g
✂️ Trim Trim Trim
No meat here to trim, but the same logic applies to the dressing: light mayo + a hint of light sour cream + stevia instead of sugar is what keeps a naturally low-cal vegetable from getting buried under a traditional deli-style dressing.
Ingredients
Use-what-you’ve-got friendly.
Sorted by dish, with the spices you probably already own kept separate.
- ◆1 bag (14 oz) pre-shredded coleslaw mix
- ◆3 tbsp light/low-fat mayo
- ◆2 tbsp light sour cream (Daisy Light or similar)
- ◆1 packet stevia (or sweetener of choice)
- ◆Splash of apple cider or white vinegar
- ◆Celery seed, onion powder, salt + pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Whisk mayo, sour cream, stevia, vinegar, and spices in a bowl until smooth.
- 2
Pour over the bagged slaw mix, toss to coat.
- 3
Chill at least 30 min — it's better after the flavors sit.
🧠 Why This Works
Light mayo and a small hit of sour cream recreate the tang and body of a full-fat deli dressing at a fraction of the calories. Stevia replaces the sugar a traditional slaw dressing needs to balance the vinegar, without the carbs.
🌶️ Flavor Boosters
Celery seed (the classic slaw spice) • a pinch of dry mustard • extra vinegar for more tang • hot sauce for a spicy kick
🔄 Use What You’ve Got
- —No light sour cream? Skip it, use an extra tbsp of light mayo instead
- —No stevia? A teaspoon of sugar works, adds a few carbs — nothing to freak out about
- —Want it lighter still? Half mayo, half plain nonfat Greek yogurt
📦 Meal Prep Notes
Keeps 4–5 days refrigerated — actually improves after a day • Great alongside the 93% Lean Smash Burger (on a low-carb tortilla), pulled pork, or any of the sandwich-style recipes in this book
📊 Before & After(per 8 oz / 227 g)
| Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional Deli Coleslaw (full-fat mayo, sugar) | 230 | 1g | 19g | 19g |
| ⭐ BOGO Bag Coleslaw | 115 | 2g | 6g | 13g (8g net) |
| You Saved / Gained | −115 cal | +1g protein | −13g fat | −6g net carbs |
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