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Vegetable Medley with Salsa Dip

Vegetable Medley with Salsa Dip

Vegetable Medley with Salsa Dip in a bowl
Makes: 4 servings

Use this colorful veggie plate at your next party or gathering.

Ingredients

  • 2 medium carrots, cut into 3-inch sticks
  • 2 medium celery stalks, cut into 3-inch sticks
  • 1 cup green bell pepper (or other color)
  • 1 cup fat-free sour cream
  • 1 cup fresh salsa (see recipe below)
  • Fresh Salsa
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/2 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 jalapeno chiles, finely chopped, seeded if desired
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Arrange vegetables on a platter.
  3. In a small bowl, mix sour cream and salsa. Serve.

Fresh Salsa Preparation:

  1. In a medium bowl, mix lime juice, tomatoes, onions, jalapeño chiles, cilantro, and salt.
  2. Store salsa in refrigerator for up to three days in a covered plastic or glass container.

Notes

Feel free to serve with whatever vegetables you have on hand. Could also be served with crackers.

Learn more about:

Source:

California 5 A Day, It’s So Easy
Contra Costa Health Services

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 cup vegetables and 1/2 cup salsa dip, 1/4 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 104
Total Fat 1 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 5 mg
Sodium 540 mg
Carbohydrates 23 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Total Sugars 8 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 4 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 117 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 608 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 104
Total Fat 1 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Linoleic Acid 0 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.0 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 5 mg
Carbohydrates 23 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Total Sugars 8 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 4 g
Minerals
Calcium 117 mg
Potassium 608 mg
Sodium 540 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 32 mg
Phosphorus 118 mg
Selenium 3 mg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 350 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.3 mg
Vitamin B12 0.2 mcg
Vitamin C 69 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 26 mcg
Folate 47 mcg
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 1 mg
Choline 27 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Dairy 1/4 cups
Vegetables 1 1/2 cups

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