Mixed Greens w/Fresh Oranges & White Beans Recipe
Make Half Your Plate Fruits & Veggies
| Here’s an updated version of a Southern tradition— mixed greens with beans combined with fresh navel oranges and vinaigrette. For a quick meal, this filling salad can be made ahead of time. | ||
| Recipe Cost for 4 People: $7.86 ($1.97/serving)* | ||
| Preparation Time: 45 minutes | ||
Vinaigrette
Salad
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| In a large uncovered sauce pan, simmer greens in water for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain and let cool. Peel and chop oranges into bite-size pieces. In a small bowl, whisk together vinaigrette ingredients. Place cooked greens, oranges, and drained, rinsed beans in a large bowl; add vinaigrette and toss. Complete this Healthy Plate: Serve with an 8 oz glass of non-fat milk and low-sodium cornbread. | ||
| Serves: 4 | ||
| Fruits & Veggies per Serving 1.75 Cup | ||
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| Nutrition Information per Serving: | ||
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| Calories: 220 Total Fat: 7g Saturated Fat: 1g % of Calories from Fat: 29% % Calories from Sat Fat: 4% |  | Protein: 9g Carbohydrates: 34g Cholesterol: 0mg Dietary Fiber: 9g Sodium: 400mg |
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| Each serving provides: An excellent source of fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, and calcium, and a good source of protein, vitamin E, niacin, B6, potassium, and iron. | ||
*Retail prices, Boulder, Colorado, and online Fall 2011
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