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Sunshine Salad

Sunshine Salad in a bowl
Makes: 5 servings

Oranges help to brighten up this tasty veggie salad. It is quick and easy to make. Top it off with your favorite vinaigrette.

Ingredients

  • 5 cups spinach leaves, packed, washed, and dried well
  • 1/2 medium red onion, sliced thin
  • 1/2 medium red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 medium cucumber, sliced
  • 2 medium oranges, peeled and chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/3 cup "lite" vinaigrette dressing (around 15 calories per tablespoon or less)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Toss all ingredients together in a large bowl. Add dressing and toss again.
  3. Serve immediately.

Notes

Source:

US Department of Health and Human Services

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/5 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 90
Total Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 186 mg
Carbohydrates 13 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 9 g
Added Sugars included 2 g
Protein 2 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 55 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 375 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 90
Total Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.3 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 13 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 9 g
Added Sugars included 2 g
Protein 2 g
Minerals
Calcium 55 mg
Potassium 375 mg
Sodium 186 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 38 mg
Phosphorus 41 mg
Selenium 1 mg
Zinc 0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 99 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.2 mg
Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg
Vitamin C 59 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 137 mcg
Folate 57 mcg
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 1 mg
Choline 14 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Fruit 1/4 cups
Vegetables 1 cups