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Veggie Zone - English Recipes - Lettuce
JSY Taco Salad
 
Ingredients

6 cups torn lettuce leaves
2 cups cooked kidney beans
3 tomatoes, chopped
1/3 cup low fat sour cream
2 teaspoons low sodium taco seasoning
1/2 cup crushed baked tortilla chips
1/4 cup shredded low fat cheese

  
Directions
  1. Place lettuce in a large bowl.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix together the beans, tomatoes, sour cream and taco seasoning. 
  3. Top lettuce with bean mixture.
  4. Toss lightly.
  5. Top salad with crushed tortilla chips and cheese.
  6. Serve and enjoy!
  7. Refrigerate leftovers.
  
Makes 5 servings.
  
 
Nutrition Facts
 
 Serving size: 1/5 of recipe (239g)
Servings: 1

 Calories: 200| from Fat: 45

Total Fat 5g

8%
Saturated Fat:2.5g 12%
Cholesterol: 10mg 4%
Sodium:400mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate: 28g 9%
Dietary Fiber: 7g
Sugars 6g 
29%
Protein: 10g  

Vitamin A 25%* Vitamin C 35%*
Calcium 25% * Iron 10%*
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Calories:
2,000 2,500

Total Fat - Less than 65g 80g
Saturated Fat - Less than 20g 25g
Cholesterol - Less than 300mg 300mg
Sodium - Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate 300g 375g
Dietary Fiber   25g 30g

Calories per gram:  
Fat 9* Carbohydrate 4* Protein 4
 
 
Key Points
   

For the best buy, choose lettuce that is firm, green and smells sweet.

To prepare lettuce, remove the cente4r core and outer wilted leaves.  Rinse well and dry with a clean towel. 

To store fresh, wrap lettuce in damp paper towels and refrigerate for up to 3 days. 

Lettuce contains vitamin A, which is good for healthy eyes and skin. 

Easy Additions

Shred lettuce and add to a soup or stir fry.

Squeez lemon juice and a bit of oil over lettuce for a quick salad.

Use lettuce leaves to wrap up your favorite sandwich fillings.

Remember to rinse all fruits and vegetables before using.

   

JSY Easy Dinner Salad
 
Ingredients

1 head lettuce,  cut into 6 wedges1 1/4 cups cherry tomatoes
3 tablespoons low fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon minced onion
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
Black pepper to taste. 

  
Directions
  1. Place lettuce wedges on small plates.

  2. To make the dressing:   In a small bowl, combine the    mayonnaise, ketchup, onion    and relish.   

  3. Pour 1 tablespoon of the dressing over each lettuce wedge.  Sprinkle with     tomatoes and black  pepper.

  4. Serve and enjoy!

  5. Refrigerate leftovers.

  
Makes 6 servings
  
 
Nutrition Facts
 

Serving size: 1/6 of recipe (178g)
Servings: 1


Calories: 60 | from Fat:25

Total Fat 3g

4%
Saturated Fat: 0.5g 3%
Cholesterol: less than 5mg 1%
Sodium: 226mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate: 8g 3%
Dietary Fiber:2g
Sugars 4g
8%
Protein: 2g  

Vitamin A 156%* Vitamin C 20%*
Calcium 2% * Iron 4%*
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Calories:
2,000 2,500

Total Fat - Less than 65g 80g
Saturated Fat - Less than 20g 25g
Cholesterol - Less than 300mg 300mg
Sodium - Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate 300g 375g
Dietary Fiber   25g 30g

Calories per gram:  
Fat 9* Carbohydrate 4* Protein 4
 
 
 
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