Servings: 12
Serving Size: 1-1/2 tablespoons cheese ball, 2 apple slices and 2 low sodium crackers
Ingredients:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup Catalina or Russian salad dressing
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/3 cup finely ground walnuts
- apple slices
- low sodium crackers
Preparation:
- Combine cream cheese, salad dressing and onion powder in a medium bowl.
- Place in refrigerator for 30 minutes to chill.
- Form cheese mixture into a ball.
- Place ground walnuts on a plate and roll cheese ball to cover.
- Wrap in plastic wrap and chill until ready to serve.
- Serve cheese ball with low sodium crackers and apple slices.
Nutrient Analysis: Calories: 140; Fat: 13g; Protein: 2g; Phosphorus: 32mg; Potassium: 55mg; Sodium: 131mg
Renal and Renal Diabetic Exchanges: One and one-half fat, one-half milk
This recipe is provided courtesy of DaVita Inc. Copyright 2009 DaVita Inc. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission. This material may not be published, reprinted or distributed without the express written consent of DaVita Inc.
This article originally appeared in the December 2009 issue of AAKP Diet Tips & Bits.
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