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Somali Summer Salad

Somali Summer Salad in a large salad bowl
Makes: 8 Servings

A delicious summer salad to serve when summer vegetables are at their peak. Great with grilled meat, fish, and tofu.

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil (or oil of your choice)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 3 medium apples
  • 2 green peppers
  • 3 medium tomatoes
  • 2 cucumbers
  • salt and pepper (optional)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. In a large bowl, combine oil and lemon juice.
  3. Dice all the fruits and vegetables and then add to the bowl.
  4. Add salt and pepper to taste (optional).
  5. Serve chilled.
  6. Best served within 24 hours.

Notes

Source:

North Dakota Food and Culture: A Taste of World Cuisine
North Dakota State University Extension Service

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe (211g)
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 116
Total Fat 6 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 4 mg
Carbohydrates 16 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Sugars 12 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 1 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 20 mg
Iron 0 mg
Potassium 312 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 116
Total Fat 6 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 16 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Sugars 12 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 1 g
Minerals
Calcium 20 mg
Potassium 312 mg
Sodium 4 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 0 mg
Magnesium 18 mg
Phosphorus 36 mg
Selenium 0 mg
Zinc 0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 25 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.2 mg
Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg
Vitamin C 37 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 2 mg
Vitamin K 17 mcg
Folate 13 mcg
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 1 mg
Choline 11 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Fruit 3/4 cups
Vegetables 1 cups
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