Chopped salad

This salad is a delicious way to get your daily dose of folate! Folate, found in dark leafy greens, is a B vitamin that promotes healthy metabolism and cell growth.

Ingredients

12 leaves romaine lettuce, torn into pieces
1 head green leaf lettuce, stem removed and leaves torn into pieces
1 head red leaf lettuce, stem removed and leaves torn into pieces
2 pints cherry tomatoes, cut in halves
1 15-ounce can low-sodium black beans, drained
1 15-ounce can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1 8-ounce can pitted whole black olives
1 green bell pepper, seeds removed and sliced into strips
1 red bell pepper, seeds removed and sliced into strips
1 avocado, pit and peel removed and sliced into strips
1 pound button mushrooms
2 medium cucumbers, sliced
1 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 cup dried cranberries
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette dressing

Directions

1. In a large bowl combine torn lettuce leaves. Toss until well-combined.
2. Add remaining ingredients except dressing. Toss until well-combined.
3. Remove 1 cup of salad and place on a cutting board. Use a sharp chef’s knife to chop into smaller pieces. Repeat with remaining salad. Transfer to another large bowl. Toss until well-combined.
4. Add vinaigrette just before serving and toss until well-combined. Enjoy! 

Makes 12 servings

Recipe contains: sunflower seeds

Carb choices per serving: 2

*Option not included in nutrition facts.