Glorious Greens

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Ingredients

  • 8 cups assorted greens (red-leaf lettuce, arugula, frisee, endive, etc.)
  • 1/2 cup torn fresh basil leaves
  • 6 ripe plum tomatoes, cut into eighths
  • 1 small red onion, thinly slivered
  • 1 red pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice
  • 1 hothouse cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch dice
  • 1/2 cup pitted black olives, halved
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/3 cup of your favorite vinaigrette

Instructions

  1. 1. Rinse greens; dry well. Tear or cut into bite-sized pieces. Wrap well and keep in the crisper until needed.
  2. 2. Place greens in a large salad bowl along with basil leaves, vegetables and olives. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then toss with vinaigrette. Serve immediately.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

28 kcal 1% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 1.5g 3% DV
Total Fat 0.3g
Carbs 5.7g 2% DV
Fiber 1.6g 6% DV
Sugar 3g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9707mg 100% DV
Potassium 213.3mg 5% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 124.8mcg 14% DV
Vitamin C 45.2mg 50% DV
Calcium 60.5mg 5% DV
Iron 1.1mg 6% DV

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

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