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Crunchy Kohlrabi Slaw

Serves 6.

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Crunchy Kohlrabi Slaw
This slaw adds an interesting twist. Kohlrabi and turnip provide a flavourful bounty of healthy roots and brassica nutrients. The sweet and tart blend of vinegar and apple, coupled with raisins and pumpkin seeds, adds lovely texture.    

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups (350 mL) peeled and grated kohlrabi or jicama
  • 1 cup (250 mL) peeled and grated carrot
  • 1 cup (250 mL) red cabbage, very thinly sliced on a mandoline
  • 1 small turnip, peeled and cut into thin matchsticks
  • 1/2 small red onion, very thinly sliced on a mandoline
  • 1 large unpeeled Granny Smith apple, cored and cut into thin matchsticks
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 3 Tbsp (45 mL) extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 Tbsp (45 mL) black mustard seeds
  • 1 Tbsp (15 mL) cumin seeds
  • 2 Tbsp (30 mL) seasoned rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) each of finely chopped parsley and cilantro
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) seedless golden raisins or dried cranberries

Nutrition

Per serving:

Directions

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Each serving contains: 196 calories; 5 g protein; 12 g total fat (1 g sat. fat, 0 g trans fat); 21 g total carbohydrates (12 g sugars, 5 g fibre); 33 mg sodium

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