5 A Day Salad
This nutrient-packed salad uses ten different vegetables, and each serving is equal to five cups of vegetables!
- 4 Servings
- $3.00 - $5.99
5 A Day Salad
This nutrient-packed salad uses ten different vegetables, and each serving is equal to five cups of vegetables!
- 4 Servings
- $3.00 - $5.99
Ingredients
- 4 cups spinach, fresh
- 4 cups romaine lettuce
- 2 cups green pepper, chopped
- 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
1
Wash hands with soap and water.
2
Wash all of the vegetables and mix them together in a large mixing bowl.
3
Top this colorful meal with the nonfat or low-fat dressing of your choice.
Ingredients
Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (467g)
| Nutrients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 94 |
| Total Fat | 1 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0 g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0 g |
| Linoleic Acid | 0 g |
| α-Linolenic Acid | 0.1 g |
| Omega 3 - EPA | 0 mg |
| Omega 3 - DHA | 0 mg |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 20 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 7 g |
| Total Sugars | 10 g |
| Added Sugars included | 0 g |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium | 114 mg |
| Potassium | 1118 mg |
| Sodium | 100 mg |
| Copper | 280 mcg |
| Iron | 2 mg |
| Magnesium | 76 mg |
| Phosphorus | 135 mg |
| Selenium | 1 mcg |
| Zinc | 1 mg |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A | 817 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin C | 128 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 2 mg |
| Vitamin K | 259 mcg |
| Folate | 176 mcg DFE |
| Thiamin | 0.2 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.3 mg |
| Niacin | 2 mg |
| Choline | 46 mg |
Source:
- US Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- 5 A Day for Better Health Program