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Two small black rectangular plates with chopsticks and apple pear slaw.
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Asian Pear Slaw with Ginger and Lime

This Asian Pear Slaw is a little crunchy, a little sweet, and a little spicy! Made with apple pears, celery, green onions, cilantro, and lime, it pairs well with any Thai or Asian dishes.
Course Salads
Cuisine Asian, Thai
Diet Gluten Free, Vegan
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 75kcal
Author Elaine

Equipment

  • 1 microplane zester
  • 1 julienne tool

Ingredients

  • 2 large stalks celery, julienne cut
  • 2 large Asian pears, (about 3 inches in diameter) peeled and julienned, (also called apple pears)
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced, (scallions)
  • ½ inch knob fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon Thai chili pepper, very finely chopped (optional)

Instructions

  • Whisk together the ginger, lime juice and rice vinegar, then toss with the remaining ingredients. Let stand for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 75kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 19mg | Potassium: 218mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 253IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg