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This Salad is Like Summer in a Bowl
Height-of-Summer Salad
July 20, 2017
This salad is fabulous any time of year, but it dazzles in the summer, when tomatoes are at their peak. The dressings are a staple in the kitchen of our Healthy Cook, Kate Sherwood. Try them on your own favorite combinations.
Salad Recipe
Time: 15 minutes
Serves 4
Ingredients:
- 2 cups chopped romaine
- 2 cups chopped tomatoes
- 1 cup raw corn kernels, cut from 1-2 ears
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- Ranch Dressing or Avocado Lemon Dressing
Directions:
- Combine all the ingredients in a serving bowl.
- Serve with the dressing of your choice.
Ranch Dressing
Vegetarian | Makes 1/2 cup
Ingredients:
- 3 Tbs. low-fat sour cream
- 3 Tbs. mayonnaise
- 2 Tbs. minced chives or scallions
- 2 Tbs. minced fresh basil and/or dill
- 1 Tbs. white wine vinegar
- ¼ tsp. kosher salt
Directions:
- Whisk together all the ingredients.
Nutrition Information:
Per serving (1 1/2 cups salad + 2 Tbs. ranch dressing):
- Calories: 140
- Total Fat: 9 g
- Sat Fat: 1.5 g
- Carbs: 13 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
Avocado Lemon Dressing
Vegan | Makes 1/2 cup
Ingredients:
- ½ avocado
- 2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
- ¼ tsp. kosher salt
- 2 Tbs. minced white onion
Directions:
- Combine all the ingredients in a small food processor. Purée until smooth.
Nutrition Information:
Per serving (1 1/2 cups salad + 2 Tbs. avocado dressing):
- Calories: 150
- Total Fat: 10 g
- Sat Fat: 1.5 g
- Carbs: 15 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Sodium: 135 mg
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