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Autumn Salad

Autumn salad on a plate

1 medium Granny Smith apple, sliced thinly (with skin)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 bag (about 5 cups) mixed lettuce greens (or your favorite lettuce)
½ cup dried cranberries
¼ cup walnuts, chopped
¼ cup unsalted sunflower seeds
1/3 cup low-fat raspberry vinaigrette dressing

  1. Sprinkle lemon juice on apple slices.
  2. Mix the lettuce, cranberries, apple, walnuts, and sunflower seeds in a bowl.
  3. Toss with 1/3 cup of raspberry vinaigrette dressing, to lightly cover the salad.

Yield: 6 servings
Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories 138
Total Fat 7 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 41 mg
Total Fiber 3 g
Protein 3 g
Carbohydrates 19 g
Potassium 230 mg

Recipe Source: Heart Healthy Home Cooking African American Style

Last Updated: October 4, 2012

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