Ingredients

Preparation 20 minutes

5 cups shredded green cabbage
1/2 cup thin 3-inch slivers red bell pepper
1/2 cup thin 3-inch slivers green bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup bottled sweet and sour sauce
3 tablespoons apple juice
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup shelled sunflower kernels (see note)

Directions

Optional: 2 slices bacon, fried crisp and crumbled in large bowl, combine cabbage, bell peppers and onion; toss to mix. In small bowl, combine sweet and sour sauce, apple juice and vinegar; mix well. Pour over cabbage mixture. Refrigerate until serving time. Just before serving, stir in raisins and sunflower kernels. Sprinkle crumbled bacon on top, if desired.

Makes 8 servings, of about 1 cup each.

Nutrition information per 1-cup serving: 150 cal., 4.5 g total fat (0 mg saturated) 0 mg chol., 3 g pro., 26 g carbo., 3 g fiber, 130 mg sodium.

Note: Sunflower kernels can be used either raw, or roasted for additional flavor.