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Sunshine Salad

Sunshine Salad

95 Ratings
95 Ratings
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Sunshine Salad in a bowl
Makes: 5 servings
Total Cost: $$$$

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 red onion (sliced thin)
  • 1/2 red bell pepper (sliced)
  • 1 cucumber (whole, sliced)
  • 2 oranges (peeled and chopped into bite-sized pieces)
  • 1/3 cup vinaigrette dressing ("lite" -- 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 (193g)
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 82
Total Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 179 mg
Carbohydrates 12 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Sugars 8 g
Added Sugars included 2 g
Protein 2 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 62 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 371 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 82
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 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 12 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Sugars 8 g
Added Sugars included 2 g
Protein 2 g
Minerals
Calcium 62 mg
Potassium 371 mg
Sodium 179 mg
Copper 100 mcg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 37 mg
Phosphorus 39 mg
Selenium 1 mcg
Zinc 0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 167 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.2 mg
Vitamin B12 0 mg
Vitamin C 54 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 157 mcg
Folate 87 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 1 mg
Choline 14 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Fruits 1/4 cups
Vegetables 1 cups

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