1 medium Size head red leaf lettuce
1 Bunch of radishes, sliced
1 Carrot, thinly sliced or grated
1 medium Sized red bell pepper, * diced
3 Green onions, chopped
1/2 cup Alfalfa spouts
1/4 cup Creamy Tofu dressing
1 tbsp Toasted pine nuts, **
Directions
* I used green, red and yellow bell pepper...
** And nuts may be used...(pine nuts here cost 5.99 a pound)
Separate lettuce leaves and trim, rinsing well in cool water. Spin
or pat dry, tear in bite-size pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
Add radishes, carrot, bell pepper, green onions and sprouts. Toss
with dressing and garnish pine nuts.
Food Exchange per serving: 1 VEGETABLE EXCHANGE + 1 FAT EXCHANGE;
CAL: 51; CHO: 0mg; CAR: 7g; PRO: 3g; 77mg; SOD: 77mg; FAT: 3g;
Source: Light & Easy Diabetes Cuisine by Betty Marks.
Brought to you and yours via Nancy O'Brion and her Meal-Master
Servings: 6 sweet ones
Colorful Vegetable Salad Recipe brought to you by Recipe Ideas
Categories: Diabetic; Salads; Vegetables
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We hope you enjoy this Colorful Vegetable Salad recipe.
