5 A Day Salad
This nutrient-packed salad uses ten different vegetables, and each serving is equal to five cups of vegetables!
Ingredients
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- 4 cups spinach, fresh
- 4 cups romaine lettuce
- 2 cups green pepper, chopped (or red, yellow, or orange peppers)
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup broccoli, chopped
- 1 cup cauliflower, chopped
- 1 cup yellow squash, sliced
- 1 cup cucumber, sliced
- 2 cups carrot, chopped
- 1 cup zucchini, sliced
Steps
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Wash all of the vegetables and mix them together in a large mixing bowl.
- Top this colorful meal with the nonfat or low-fat dressing of your choice.
Nutrition (per serving)
| Calories | 94 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 5.0 g |
| Fat | 1.0 g |
| Carbs | 20.0 g |
| Fiber | 7.0 g |
| Sodium | 100 mg |
Source
USDA MyPlate Kitchen — Public domain (U.S. government work)