Recipes

Salads: Mixed

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Easy Antipasto

Ingredients:

• 1 cup broccoli florets, lightly steamed or microwaved
• 1 cup cauliflower florets, lightly steamed or microwaved
• 1 cup green beans, lightly steamed or microwaved
• 1 cup jicama, peeled and cut into 2-inch strips
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 4 tablespoons bottled light Italian dressing

Preparation:

1. Add assorted vegetables to a medium-size bowl or gallon-size sealable plastic bag. Drizzle with the dressing over the vegetables and toss to coat well.
2. Cover bowl or seal the bag and chill in refrigerator until needed. Toss well before serving.

Yield:
Makes 5 servings (about 1 cup each)

Nutritional Information:
Per serving 56 calories, 2 g protein, 8 g carbohydrate, 2.4 g fat, 0.2 g saturated fat, 1 mg cholesterol, 3 g fiber, 99 mg sodium. Calories from fat: 28 percent.

© 2008 Elaine Magee