Recipes

Serves: 1

Spanish translation (pdf)

Ingredients

• 2 cups salad greens (romaine, spinach or mixture)
• 1 cup chopped vegetables and/or fruits, such as cucumber, frozen peas (thawed), onion, tomato, mango, avocado, carrots, or salsa
• 1 ounce* chopped cooked chicken, beef, or pork, or 1/4 cup canned beans, drained
• 1 tablespoon chopped dried fruit, shredded cheese, or chopped nuts
• 2 tablespoons low-fat salad dressing

*1 ouce is about 1/3 the thickness of a deck of playing cards.

Instructions

1. Wash hands.
2. Arrange greens on large plate or bowl.
3. Add vegetables and/or fruits plus meat or beans.
4. Add dried fruit, cheese, or nuts.
5. Add dressing.

Use fresh produce to tempt hot weather appetites. Add a few oyster crackers if you want more crunch.