Makes 4 to 6 large servings
This nutrient-dense, antioxidant-enriched, calorie-sparse salad requires a lot of chewing and takes a long time to eat. It will make you think you’ve really eaten a lot!
1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
1 cup mixed salad greens
1 cup chopped green onions
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 cup diced green and red pepper
1 cup alfalfa or clover sprouts
1 cup mung-bean sprouts
1 cup sliced carrots
1 cup celery chunks
1 cup shredded baby bok choy
1/2 cup sliced canned water chestnuts
6 fresh asparagus spears, cut in
1/2-inch lengths
3 marinated artichoke hearts, drained and sliced
2 hard-cooked egg whites, chopped
Lemon juice or balsamic vinegar, for dressing
Wash and dry all the ingredients as necessary. Combine in a large bowl without the dressing and mix well.
Dress with fresh lemon juice (4 calories per tablespoon) or with balsamic vinegar (10 calories per tablespoon) just before serving.
Per serving (without dressing): Calories 93, Protein 7g, Total fat 1g, Sat fat 0g, Trans fat 0g, Cholesterol 0mg, Carbohydrate 17g, Dietary fiber 0g, Sodium 120mg