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Asian Slaw

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A side with a crunch, this Asian slaw works well with just about any main dish.

What you need for the slaw:
 3 cups cabbage, finely shredded
 1 carrot, peeled and grated
 ½ cup grapes, halved
 1 green apple, grated
 Juice from 1 small lemon (or half of a large lemon)
What you need for the dressing:
  cup white wine vinegar
 1 tbsp orange juice
  cup canola or olive oil
 ½ tsp celery seed
 ¼ tsp black pepper
 1 tbsp honey
 ¼ cup (or more) fresh chives, finely chopped (parsley will do in a pinch)
To make the slaw:
1

Prepare vegetables and fruits for slaw, grating the apple last.

2

Sprinkle lemon juice over all ingredients to prevent browning.

3

In a large bowl, mix all vegetables and fruits together and set aside.

4

Mix all dressing ingredients together, pour over slaw, toss and refrigerate until ready to serve. Note: this dish can be prepared in advance and kept in the refrigerator until it’s time to serve it.

Note: This recipe is suitable for many people with chronic kidney disease. However, your type of treatment and other health concerns may make it unsuitable for your particular diet. Check with your doctor to make sure it’s OK for you.

Ingredients

What you need for the slaw:
 3 cups cabbage, finely shredded
 1 carrot, peeled and grated
 ½ cup grapes, halved
 1 green apple, grated
 Juice from 1 small lemon (or half of a large lemon)
What you need for the dressing:
  cup white wine vinegar
 1 tbsp orange juice
  cup canola or olive oil
 ½ tsp celery seed
 ¼ tsp black pepper
 1 tbsp honey
 ¼ cup (or more) fresh chives, finely chopped (parsley will do in a pinch)

Directions

To make the slaw:
1

Prepare vegetables and fruits for slaw, grating the apple last.

2

Sprinkle lemon juice over all ingredients to prevent browning.

3

In a large bowl, mix all vegetables and fruits together and set aside.

4

Mix all dressing ingredients together, pour over slaw, toss and refrigerate until ready to serve. Note: this dish can be prepared in advance and kept in the refrigerator until it’s time to serve it.

Asian Slaw