Recipe: Diabetic Vegetable Patch Slaw with Lime Dressing

DIABETIC VEGETABLE PATCH SLAW

1 large green bell pepper, stemmed and seeded
1 large yellow bell pepper, stemmed and seeded
4 cups shredded green or red cabbage
2 cups peeled and shredded jicama
2 cups peeled and shredded carrots
1/2 lb snow peas, strings removed and cut into julienne strips
1/4 cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
FOR THE DRESSING:
3 Tbsp fresh lime juice
2 Tbsp canola oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper

Cut peppers in half crosswise and cut each half into thin julienne strips.

In a large bowl, combine peppers, cabbage, jicama, carrots, snow peas, and parsley. Gently toss to mix well.

In a small cup, whisk together dressing ingredients. Pour over vegetable mixture; toss again. Pack in a container and chill.

To serve, transfer to a large serving bowl and serve.

Makes 16 servings

Nutritional information: 46 calories, 2 g fat, 1 g protein, 7 g carbohydrates, no cholesterol, 10 mg sodium, 3 g fiber.

Adapted from unknown source