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Rainbow Salad

12 servings

Source: Healthy Eating for Life for Children by Amy Lanou, PhD; recipe by Jennifer Raymond, MS, RD

The cabbage in this recipe contains a group of cancer-fighting compounds called indoles, which can help fight breast cancer.

About the Recipe

39 Calories · 1.3 g Protein · 1.3 g Fiber
Lunch · Dinner

This colorful and flavorful salad is loaded with vitamin C, beta-carotene, and other disease-fighting antioxidants.

Ingredients

Makes 12 Servings


  • shredded green cabbage (2 cups)
  • shredded red cabbage (2 cups)
  • carrots, grated or julienned (2)
  • celery stalks, thinly sliced (2)
  • green onions, sliced (3)
  • apple, finely chopped or julienned (1)
  • lemon juice (1 tbsp.)
  • tofu mayo or other dairy- and egg-free mayonnaise substitute (1/2 cup)
  • apple juice concentrate (1/3 cup)

Directions

  1. Combine cabbage, carrots, celery, and green onions in a salad bowl.



  2. In a separate bowl, toss apple with lemon juice. Add to salad.



  3. Add tofu mayo or another dairy- and egg-free mayonnaise substitute and apple juice concentrate and mix well. If possible, chill before serving.



Nutrition Facts

Per 1/2-cup serving

Calories: 39
Protein: 1.3 g
Carbohydrate: 8.4 g
Sugar: 5.9 g
Fat: 0.4 g
    Calories from fat: 9.2%
Fiber: 1.3 g
Sodium: 87 mg

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