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Rainbow Veggie Salad

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Makes: 10 servings

This easy and colorful salad tastes best after marinating it overnight. Enjoy it as a side dish at lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

  • 1 can (15.5 ounces) red kidney beans, low-sodium (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 can (15.5 ounces) black beans, low-sodium (drained and rinsed)
  • 3 carrots (scrubbed and sliced)
  • 1 medium yellow squash (washed and sliced)
  • 1 medium zucchini (washed and sliced)
  • 1/2 cup light Italian dressing
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Mix all the vegetables together in a large bowl.
  3. Pour dressing over vegetables.
  4. Sprinkle with pepper.
  5. Stir gently, coating all vegetables.
  6. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours.

Notes

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Source:

2009 Recipe Calendar
University of Maryland Extension
Food Supplement Nutrition Education Program

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 2/3 cup (106g)
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 96
Total Fat 1 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 257 mg
Carbohydrates 18 g
Dietary Fiber 6 g
Total Sugars 4 g
Added Sugars included 1 g
Protein 6 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 45 mg
Iron 2 mg
Potassium 417 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 96
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 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 18 g
Dietary Fiber 6 g
Total Sugars 4 g
Added Sugars included 1 g
Protein 6 g
Minerals
Calcium 45 mg
Potassium 417 mg
Sodium 257 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 2 mg
Magnesium 39 mg
Phosphorus 127 mg
Selenium 1 mg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 154 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg
Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg
Vitamin C 10 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 7 mcg
Folate 52 mcg
Thiamin 0.2 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 1 mg
Choline 29 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1 cups