Creamy Vegetable Toss

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

A vibrant, creamy vegetable salad featuring green beans, zucchini, mushrooms, and peppers, coated in a light basil dressing. Perfect as a refreshing side for healthy meals.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (9 oz.) pkg. frozen Italian-style green beans
  • 1 cup sliced halved yellow summer squash or zucchini
  • 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1/4 cup chopped sweet red or green pepper
  • 1 tablespoon diced onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
  • 1/4 cup reduced calorie buttermilk salad dressing

Instructions

  1. Cook the green beans according to package directions. Rinse and drain.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine green beans, sliced zucchini or squash, sliced mushrooms, chopped red or green pepper, and diced onion.
  3. Stir dried basil into the reduced calorie buttermilk salad dressing.
  4. Add the dressing to the vegetable mixture and toss to coat evenly.
  5. Cover and chill for 4 to 24 hours before serving.
  6. Serve on lettuce leaves.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

211 kcal 11% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.1g 14% DV
Total Fat 12.6g 16% DV
Carbs 18.9g 7% DV
Fiber 2.5g 9% DV
Sugar 5g 10% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 603.3mg 26% DV
Potassium 374.3mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 20.5mg 7% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 102.5mcg 11% DV
Vitamin C 20.4mg 23% DV
Vitamin D 6.6mcg 33% DV
Calcium 88.8mg 7% DV
Iron 2.1mg 12% DV
Diet fit Low-carb Under 400 cal

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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