Ginger Fruit Slaw
Cut the preparation time by starting with a bag of shredded cabbage with carrot. Let pineapple and Mandarin oranges make a colorful contribution to this quick and easy salad.
Prep Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
8 to 10 side-dish servings
Ingredients
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1 8-oz. can crushed pineapple (juice pack)
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5 cups finely shredded green and/or red cabbage
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2 large carrots, shredded
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1 11-oz. can mandarin orange sections (juice pack), drained
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3/4 cup snipped dried apricots (optional)
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1/4 cup honey
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1-1/2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger or 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Directions
1.
Drain pineapple, reserving 1/4 cup of the juice; set aside.
2.
In a large bowl, combine cabbage, carrots, orange sections, dried apricots (if desired), and pineapple. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or up to 8 hours.
3.
For dressing, in a screw-top jar, combine reserved pineapple juice, honey, lemon juice, and ginger. Cover and shake well. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or up to 8 hours.
4.
To serve, shake dressing. Pour over cabbage mixture, tossing to coat. Makes 8 to 10 side-dish servings,
Nutrition information
Calories 86, Total Fat 0 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Monounsaturated Fat 0 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 26 mg, Carbohydrate 22 g, Total Sugar 19 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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