Green Apple and Onion Salad

Makes 4 servings (1 cup fruits and vegetables per person)


2 Granny Smith apples (about 1 pound) quartered lengthwise, cored and thinly sliced crosswise
1 small Vidalia or Cipollini or white onion, quartered and thinly sliced
1-inch piece of ginger, peeled and cut into very fine matchsticks
2-4 tablespoons finely shredded fresh basil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
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• Toss apple slices with lemon juice to prevent browning.
• Toss all ingredients in a bowl.

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Nutrients per Serving
70 calories, 0 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 75 mg sodium, 18 g carbohydrate, 3 g dietary fiber, 1 g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fruit.