Lunch: Jicama-Apple Slaw
Sweet jicama and tart Granny Smith apples replace the standard cabbage for a new take on a BBQ favorite. Jicama is a vegetable with a crunchy texture and naturally sweet flavor. It is available year-round, and one cup diced has only 45 calories. Because o
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Health and fertility benefits of Jicama-Apple Slaw
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Apples will improve your body's sensitivity to insulin (Reference: http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/27/1/281.full)
Ingredients
1/2 c. reduced-fat mayonnaise
3 tbsp. rice wine vinegar
2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp. sugar
3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. Freshly ground pepper
2 Granny Smith apples
1/4 c. minced red onion
1 3/4 lb. jicama
2 large carrots
Instructions
In a bowl, whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, lemon juice, sugar, salt, and pepper.
Using a julienne vegetable peeler (see Tip) or a mandolin, pare the apple on four sides into thin julienne strips, stopping at the core and seeds. Add to dressing with red onion, and toss.
Cut jicama and carrots with julienne peeler into long thin shreds. Add to bowl; toss to combine. Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 6 hours.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 8
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories 0 | ||
| Fat 0 | ||
| Carbohydrate 0 | ||
| Protein 0 | ||
