Joan and Papillons: Cosmo & Midge wrote:
> I grew up eating most veges and disliking many as a kid. As I got older I
> learned to enjoy them for taste and texture.
>
> One can use a Chayote for a similar recipe.
>
> I always use the sugar substitute ( ie. Splenda etc ) now for my
> (diabetic ) relatives.
>
> I have relatives with these issues: Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, High
> Cholesterol, weight issues.
>
> So I try to make recipes for all to enjoy.
>
> Hope you enjoy this.
>
> Starting vacation tomorrow, I will gladly post more healthy diabetic
> friendly recipes when I return.
>
> I do not know if fennel is a low on the glycemic index. But I can post a
> fresh fennel slaw when I return. It's really tasty!
>
>
>
>
> My Mom's Fresh Turnip Salad
>
>
> 1 pkg ( 22 oz. ) purple and white turnips
> 4 Tbs. white vinegar
> 4 Tbs. salad oil
> Sugar substitute to equal 1/4 cup sugar
> 2 Tbs. fresh chopped parsley
> salt and fresh grated black pepper
> 1 Tbs. fresh sweet onion grated
>
> My mother always made the best salads out of veggies most kids disliked. We
> loved this one especially with poultry meals but it goes well with other
> foods too. It has a refreshing sweet and sour flavor.
>
> Wash and dry turnips. Cut off both ends with knife. Leave unpeeled. Grate or
> shred turnips by hand ( julienne hand grater works well ) or in food
> processor. Place into medium size salad bowl. Add remaining ingredients and
> mix well with fork. Chill well before
> serving. Yield: 6 to 8
>

My mom made a similar salad. She also used black radish the same way.
Delicious. Thanks for reminding me. I'll make it.

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Janet Wilder
Bad spelling. Bad punctuation
Good Friends. Good Life

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