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Rainbow Veggie Salad

Rainbow Veggie Salad

24 Ratings
24 Ratings
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MyPlate Kitchen
Makes: 10 servings
Total Cost: $$$$

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

Ingredients

  • 1 can red kidney beans, low-sodium (15.5 ounces, drained and rinsed)
  • 1 can black beans, low-sodium (15.5 ounces, drained and rinsed)
  • 3 carrots (scrubbed and sliced)
  • 1 yellow squash (medium, washed and sliced)
  • 1 zucchini (medium, 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 95
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 0 g
Protein 6 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 44 mg
Iron 2 mg
Potassium 424 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 95
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 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 18 g
Dietary Fiber 6 g
Total Sugars 4 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 6 g
Minerals
Calcium 44 mg
Potassium 424 mg
Sodium 257 mg
Copper 192 mcg
Iron 2 mg
Magnesium 38 mg
Phosphorus 128 mg
Selenium 1 mcg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 157 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.2 mg
Vitamin B12 0 mg
Vitamin C 10 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 7 mcg
Folate 53 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 1 mg
Choline 29 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1 cups
Protein Foods 2 ounces

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