Chopped Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing

By á-3145

Exchanges/Choices
Calories 140
Calories from Fat 80
Total Fat 9.0 g
Saturated Fat 1.4 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
(1/2 Starch | 1 Vegetable | 1 1/2 Fat)

Sodium 210 mg
Total Carbohydrate 11 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Sugars 4 g
Protein 4 g

Ingredients

• Salad:
• 4 cups thinly sliced romaine lettuce
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 2 plum tomatoes, seeded and diced
• 1/2 cup peeled and diced cucumber
• 1 cup canned black beans, drained
• 3 tablespoons toasted pumpkin or sunflower seeds
• Dressing:
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne

Details

Adapted from robynwebb.com

Preparation

Step 1

Place the lettuce on a shallow platter. In rows, arrange the carrots, celery, plum tomatoes, cucumber, and black beans.

Prepare the salad dressing. Whisk together the cider vinegar, lime juice, cilantro, honey, salt, and pepper. Slowly drizzle in the oil, whisking to incorporate.

Drizzle on the dressing. Top with toasted pumpkin or sunflower seeds.