Bok Choy and Apple Slaw

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound of bok choy
• 1 teaspoon coarse salt(divided)
• 1 apple, peeled and cut into matchstick pieces
• 1 carrot, peeled and cut into matchstick pieces
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 1/2 teaspoons canola oil
• 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• freshly grated pepper

DIRECTIONS

1. Thinly slice the bok choy into strips.
2. Rinse bok choy slices thouroughly to remove any grit.
3. Place all in a colander.
4. Rinse lightly and shake until most of water has drained.
5. Coat top with 1/2 tsp salt, and cover with a plate that fits inside the colander.
6. Place a canned good on top of the plate to weigh it down.
7. Meanwhile place apple and carrot matchstick pieces in a medium bowl.
8. Add lemon juice, canola oil, and ginger.
9. Add bok choy to the bowl with the apple and carrot.
10. Add 1/2 tsp coarse salt and some freshly grated pepper to taste.
11. Stir and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving.