Contributed By: chat
chat
A yummy, easy, and colorful salad with some snap.
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Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Actual Cooking Time: No Cooking Required
Number of Servings: 4
Origin: American
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Kids can help make it
Make Ahead
Vegetarian
Meal Type: Salads & Dressings
Ingredients
2 Large cucumbers, peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces
2 Carrots, chopped in half and shredded
1 Medium sweet onion, chopped
1/4 cup Golden raisins
1/4 cup Dried cherries or cranberries
1/4 cup Pine nuts or sunflower seeds
1/2 cup Low-fat, low-sodium Italian dressing
1/8 tsp. Cayenne
Salt to taste
Preparation
Mix all ingredients and serve immediately or chill a few hours and serve, this is great either way.
Cook's Notes
I have served this low-cal, low-fat salad any season with sandwiches, soup, or with a big meal.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 163
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Total Fat: 4 g
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Saturated Fat: .5 g
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Polyunsaturated Fat: 3 g
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Carbohydrates: 29 g
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Protein: 3 g
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Vitamin A: 870 RE
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Vitamin C: 9 mg
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Calcium: 45 mg
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Sodium: 653 mg
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Iron: 1 mg
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Fiber: 4 g