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Salad Primavera
Makes 8 servings
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Image © Publications International, Ltd.
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Salad Primavera
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Primavera in Italian means "spring style." This fabulous salad contains nutritious greens, artichokes, bell peppers and oranges to create a unique "spring" dish.
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Ingredients
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6
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cups romaine lettuce, washed and torn into bite-size pieces
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1
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package (9 ounces) frozen artichoke hearts, thawed, drained and cut into bite-size pieces
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1
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cup chopped watercress
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1
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orange, peeled and separated into segments and cut into halves
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1/2
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cup chopped red bell pepper
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1/4
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cup chopped green onions with tops
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Citrus-Caper Dressing (recipe follows)
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2
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tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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Combine lettuce, artichoke hearts, watercress, orange segments, bell pepper and green onions in large bowl. Prepare Citrus-Caper Dressing. Toss dressing with lettuce mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan before serving.
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Citrus-Caper Dressing
Makes 1/2 cup
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Ingredients
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1/3
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cup orange juice
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1/4
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cup white wine vinegar
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2
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tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
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2
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teaspoons Dijon mustard
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1/4
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teaspoon olive oil
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1
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tablespoon minced capers
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1
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teaspoon sugar
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1
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teaspoon minced garlic
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1/4
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teaspoon black pepper
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Combine all ingredients in jar or bottle with tight-fitting lid; shake well. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Shake well before serving.
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©Publications International, Ltd.
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Nutrients per Serving
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(1 cup salad (with 1 tablespoon dressing and 3/4 teaspoon grated Parmesan))
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Calories
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55
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Calories from Fat
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14 %
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Total Fat
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1 g
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Saturated Fat
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<1 g
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Cholesterol
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1 mg
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Carbohydrate
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10 g
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Fiber
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3 g
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Protein
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3 g
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Sodium
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102 mg
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Dietary exchanges
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2 Vegetable
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