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Plant Part Salad

Salad with dressing on the side
Servings per Recipe
10.00
Serving Size
1.25 Cups
Nutrition Facts
Calories : 86
Fat : 6 g
Sodium : 115 mg
Total Carbohydrates : 6 g
Dietary Fiber : 2 g
Protein : 2 g
Ingredients
6 cups leaves, such as spinach, lettuce, chard
1 cup roots, such as beets, carrots, radishes
2 cups flowers, such as broccoli, cauliflower
1 cup stems, such as celery, broccoli stems
2 cups fruit, such as apple, tomato, cucumber
¼ cup seeds, such as sunflower seeds, peas, beans
2 to 4 Tablespoons fruit juice or vinegar such as orange juice, lemon juice, or apple cider vinegar
2 to 4 Tablespoons vegetable oil
1 clove garlic, minced or substitute ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon oregano or basil (optional)
1 teaspoon prepared mustard (optional)
½ teaspoon salt (optional)
¼ teaspoon black pepper (optional)
Preparation
Wash hands with soap and water.
Rinse tender fruits and vegetables under running water. Scrub firm vegetables with a clean vegetable brush under running water. Lay on clean towels to dry.
Tear leaves into small pieces and place in a large serving bowl.
Cut or grate roots, flowers, stems and fruit into bite-sized pieces and add to the bowl. Sprinkle seeds over the top.
In a small bowl or jar with a tight-fitting lid, mix or shake together dressing ingredients.
Pour dressing over the salad and toss lightly.
Serve immediately.
Note

Recipe from FoodHero.org and used with permission.