Carrot-Apple Slaw with Cranberries and Pumpkin Seeds

A fantastic alternative to mayonnaise-based slaws, this colorful side dish is full of vitamins, fiber, and heart-healthy unsaturated fat. Serve cold or at room temperature.

Carrot-Apple Slaw with Cranberries and Pumpkin Seeds

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Servings

8 people

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Ingredients

• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup fresh orange juice, divided
• 1 Granny Smith apple, unpeeled, cored, and shredded
• 1 pound (about 4 large) carrots, peeled and shredded
• 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/2 cup raw, unsalted pumpkin seeds, toasted
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• Freshly ground black pepper

Ingredients 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup fresh orange juice, divided 1 Granny Smith apple, unpeeled, cored, and shredded 1 pound (about 4 large) carrots, peeled and shredded 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1/2 cup raw, unsalted pumpkin seeds, toasted 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

1. In a small bowl, combine dried cranberries with 1/4 cup orange juice; set aside.
2. In a large bowl, toss apple with remaining 1/4 cup orange juice. Mix in carrots, red onion, cilantro, and pumpkin seeds.
3. Drain cranberries, reserving juice. Add cranberries to apple-carrot mixture.
4. Whisk together reserved orange juice and olive oil. Pour dressing over slaw. Toss well to combine, and season to taste with black pepper.

Recipe Notes

Nutrition Facts

Carrot-Apple Slaw with Cranberries and Pumpkin Seeds

Amount Per Serving

Calories 136

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:

Calories: 136 calories

% fat calories: 39

Fat: 6g

Saturated Fat: 1g

Cholesterol: 0mg

Protein: 2g

Carbohydrate: 20g

Fiber: 3g

Sodium: 41mg