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5 A Day Salad

This nutrient-packed salad uses ten different vegetables, and each serving is equal to five cups of vegetables!

Yield

4 servings

Prep time

20 minutes

Ingredients

4 cups spinach leaves (fresh)

4 cups romaine lettuce

2 cups bell pepper ((red, yellow, orange, or green), chopped)

2 cups cherry tomatoes

1 cup broccoli (fresh, chopped)

1 cup cauliflower (fresh, chopped)

1 cup squash (yellow, fresh, sliced)

1 cup cucumber (sliced)

2 cups carrots (chopped)

1 cup zucchini (fresh, sliced)

Steps

1. Wash all of the vegetables and mix them together in a large mixing bowl.
2. Top this colorful meal with the nonfat or low-fat dressing of your choice.

Meal Type: Lunch, Dinner

Category: 30 Minutes or Less

Food group: Vegetables

Season: Spring, Summer

Cuisine: Vegetarian

Source

USDA MyPlate