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Tossed Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette - Healthy Option

This refreshing and zesty salad is a perfect first course for any occasion. Add grilled chicken to make it a meal and top it off with the delicious homemade dressing that takes only minutes to prepare.
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients

For the Salad

  • 3/4 lb. Romaine lettuce
  • 2 cups Red leaf lettuce
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded carrots
  • 1 1/2 cups sliced raw cucumbers (unpeeled)
  • 3/4 cup cherry or chopped tomatoes

For the Dressing

  • 1/4 cup Fat-free Italian salad dressing
  • 1 tbsp. fat-free mayonnaise
  • 3/4 tsp. raw minced garlic
  • 1/2 tsp. sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
  • 1 1/2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tbsp. water
  • 1/4 cup tomatoes

Instructions

  1. Toss all ingredients for the salad together.
  2. In separate bowl, blend all ingredients for dressing in food processor until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use,
  3. Toss in dressing just prior to serving.

Recipe Notes

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Nutrition Information Per Serving
Calories: 40
Total Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Protein: 1g
Carbohydrates: 8g
Sodium: 150mg
Fiber: 3g