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Brussels sprout apple slaw with cranberries and walnuts

Makes 8 servings.

Ingredients

3/4 pound Brussels sprouts

1 Fuji or Gala apple, peeled, cored and finely chopped

2/3 cup dried cranberries

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

1/3 cup fresh Meyer lemon juice*

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

*If Meyer lemons are not available, use 1/4 cup regular fresh lemon juice or juice from 2 large lemons.

Directions

• Trim bottom from sprouts, and remove any loose or bruised leaves.
• Place shredding disc or fine slicing disc in food processor, and using feeder tube, gradually shred Brussels sprouts; there will be about 4 1/2 cups. Transfer shredded sprouts to mixing bowl.
• Add apple, cranberries, walnuts, salt, pepper and lemon juice, and stir with a fork to combine. Add oil and stir well.
• Cover and refrigerate slaw for 1 to 3 hours or overnight for flavors to marinate.
• Re-stir before serving. This slaw is best served within 24 hours. 

Nutrition information

Serving size: 1/8 recipe. Amount per serving: 120 calories, 7g fat (0.5g saturated fat), 15g carbohydrates, 2g protein, 3g dietary fiber, 135mg sodium.

Source: American Institute for Cancer Research