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Leaf Finger Salad

Leaf Finger Salad

59 Ratings
59 Ratings
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MyPlate Kitchen
Makes: 2 Servings
Total Cost: $$$$

Light and flavorful, this salad is easily doubled for entertaining or for introducing children to new vegetables! Bright and colorful beets, with crunchy carrots, cucumbers, and sunflower seeds are an easy make this salad an easy appetizer or side dish.

Ingredients

  • 4 iceberg lettuce leaves (large)
  • 1 cucumber (sliced)
  • 1 beet (shredded)
  • 1 carrot, medium (shredded)
  • 6 tablespoons sunflower seeds
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Lay lettuce leaves on a flat surface. Top each leaf with all ingredients: cucumbers, carrots, beets, and sunflower seeds.
  3. Drizzle each leaf with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
  4. Slowly roll the leaf with all ingredients.

Notes

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Source:

University of California at Davis
Children's Garden Program

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 2 wraps, 1/2 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 229
Total Fat 17 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 146 mg
Carbohydrates 16 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Total Sugars 7 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 6 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 52 mg
Iron 2 mg
Potassium 600 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 229
Total Fat 17 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Monounsaturated Fat 6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 8 g
Linoleic Acid 8 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 16 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Total Sugars 7 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 6 g
Minerals
Calcium 52 mg
Potassium 600 mg
Sodium 146 mg
Copper 560 mcg
Iron 2 mg
Magnesium 58 mg
Phosphorus 330 mg
Selenium 19 mcg
Zinc 2 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 264 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.3 mg
Vitamin B12 0 mg
Vitamin C 8 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 7 mg
Vitamin K 19 mcg
Folate 126 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 2 mg
Choline 25 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1 1/2 cups
Protein Foods 1 1/2 ounces

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