Salad in a Bag

Serves

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1

Cost/Serving

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$0.67

Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups

Ingredients

  • 1 cup leafy greens per person (spinach, romaine, kale)
  • 1/2 cup vegetables per person (broccoli, black beans, kidney beans, garbanzo beans, shredded carrot, peas, cabbage, cauliflower, celery, cucumbers, onions, tomatoes, zucchini, bell peppers, mushrooms)
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons salad dressing per person

Instructions

  1. Use a one quart sized plastic storage bag for individual salads.
  2. Place 1 cup leafy greens in each bag.
  3. Add 1/2 cup of vegetables to bag.
  4. Add dressing.
  5. Zip bag shut and shake to distribute the dressing over all the ingredients.

Tips

Use a one gallon sized plastic storage bag for a family sized salad. Add 1 cup leafy greens and 1/2 cup vegetables per person to the bag.

Recipe analyzed using romaine lettuce, black beans, carrots, peppers, tomatoes, and Italian salad dressing.

Nutrition Facts

1 Serving Per Container
Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 60


 
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.5g
4%
Saturated Fat 0.5g
3%
Trans Fat 0g
 
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 210mg
9%
Total Carbohydrates 6g
2%
Dietary Fiber 2g
7%
Total Sugars 3g
 
Includes 1g Added Sugars
2%
Protein 2g
 

Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 33mg
2%
Iron 1mg
6%
Potassium 286mg
6%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.