Veggie Tossed Salad

Name: Veggie Tossed Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: Italian Recipes, Italian Salad Recipes, Italian Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups torn romaine; 1-1/2 cups fresh baby spinach; 3/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms; 3/4 cup grape tomatoes; 1/2 cup sliced cucumber; 1/3 cup sliced ripe olives; 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup reduced-fat Italian salad dressing

This simple salad delivers a dose of veggies and great fresh flavors. Feel free to try it with your favorite dressing. Evelyn Slade - Fruita, CO

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups torn romaine
1-1/2 cups fresh baby spinach
3/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
3/4 cup grape tomatoes
1/2 cup sliced cucumber
1/3 cup sliced ripe olives
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup reduced-fat Italian salad dressing

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Add salad dressing; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 62 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 245mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

Originally published as Veggie Salad in Healthy Cooking August/September 2009