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Egg and Cucumber Salad

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Egg and Cucumber Salad

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Nutritional Info

Per serving: about -
cal 340
pro 11 g
total fat 26 g
sat. fat 4 g
carb 20 g
fibre 6 g
chol 186 mg
sodium 336 mg
% RDI: -
calcium 11
iron 23
vit A 197
vit C 170
folate 105

To keep this salad crisp and fresh, top the Starter Salad with the add-ins before leaving home. Then toss with the dressing just before eating.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups starter salad, (see below)
  • 1 hard-cooked egg, peeled and cut into wedges
  • 1 cup diced cucumbers
  • 1/2 sweet green pepper, diced
  • 2 tbsp parsley vinaigrette, (see below)

Preparation

In airtight container, layer Starter Salad, egg, cucumber and green pepper. (Make-ahead: Refrigerate for up to 6 hours.) Add Parsley Vinaigrette and toss.

Additional information : Starter Salad: In large airtight container or bowl, combine 6 cups (1.5 L) torn romaine lettuce; 2 carrots, grated; 2 stalks celery, chopped; and 1/2 cup (125 mL) thinly sliced red or green onions. (Make-ahead: Refrigerate for up to 3 days.)

Makes 9 cups (2.25 L), or 3 servings.

Parsley Vinaigrette: In airtight jar, shake together 1/4 cup (50 mL) extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp (25 mL) minced fresh parsley; 2 tbsp (25 mL) lemon juice or cider vinegar; 1 clove garlic, minced; and œ tsp (1 mL) each salt and pepper. (Make-ahead: Refrigerate for up to 3 days.)

Makes about 1/3 cup (175 mL).

Per 1 tbsp (15 mL): about 92 cal, trace pro, 10 g total fat (1 g sat. fat), 1 g carb, 0 g fibre, 0 mg chol, 110 mg sodium. % RDI: 1% iron, 1% vit A, 5% vit C, 1% folate.

Source : Canadian Living Magazine: September 2007

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