Contributed By: DCC
dairycouncilofca
Try this main course salad that packs over half of your day's calcium requirement!
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Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Origin: American
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Simple (6 ingredients or less)
Kids can help make it
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
Holiday: July 4th
Meal Type: Lunch
Salads & Dressings
Ingredients
1 Head of lettuce
2 Tomatoes
8 slices Cheddar cheese
8 slices Swiss cheese
8 slices Turkey or luncheon meat
4 Hard-boiled eggs
Sliced black olives
Salad dressing
Preparation
Wash and tear lettuce into bite-size pieces. Peel and slice eggs. Cut cheese and meat into 1" to 2" strips. Slice tomatoes. Arrange lettuce in bowl; add sliced cheese, vegetables, meats, and olives. Add dressing. Toss and serve.
Cook's Notes
You can add almost anything to this complete meal-in-a-bowl. Try sprouts, radishes, sliced carrots, avocado, croutons, etc.
Serve with crusty rolls and butter.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 475
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Total Fat: 26 g
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Saturated Fat: 13 g
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Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g
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Carbohydrates: 18 g
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Protein: 38 g
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Calcium: 538 mg
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Sodium: 854 mg
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Fiber: 3 g