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For a sweet and spicy; crunchy and chewy salad - check this out!  I found it on the box of Sunmaid raisins but added my own twist.  One day I was out of raisins and still needed a sweet contrast to the spicy kick- so added some chopped apples.   The salad was so good I kept the apples even with the raisins. Try it!  You can also add grilled chicken chunks to make it a main course.  This recipe is always a favorite at parties so be prepared to share! 

3 T rice vinegar (Trader Joe’s brand)

2 T light soy sauce

1 T toasted sesame seed oil (Trader Joe’s brand)

1 tsp crushed red pepper

8 oz shredded cabbage (use pre-shredded bags for convenience)

½ cup raisins

¼ c chopped unsalted peanuts

1/3 cup chopped scallions

1 large apple – diced

Mix first 4 ingredients in a bowl.  Add cabbage, raisins, scallions and apples.  Sprinkle with red pepper flakes.  Chill ½ hour before serving.  Makes eight ½ cup servings @ 86 calories, 3.6 g fat, 2 g protein and 1.3 g fiber