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Mandarin and Greens Salad

Beverly Verwey
Servings 1 person
Calories 465 kcal

Ingredients
 

For the Salad

  • 4 cups red leaf lettuce - chopped
  • 1 cup watercress - chopped
  • 1 medium carrot - peeled and grated
  • 3 mandarins - peeled and sections separated
  • 1 medium English cucumber - sliced on a slight angle
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds - dry toasted
  • 2 tbsp raisins
  • 1/2 cup alfalfa sprouts - washed and dried thoroughly
  • 1 head broccoli - chopped
  • 1/2 cup brown rice - cooked

For the Dressing

  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp orange zest
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 juice from mandarin

Instructions
 

  • In a small container with a tight lid place all the ingredients for the dressing. Shake well and set aside.
  • In a large bowl or container, place all the salad ingredients and toss so all the ingredients are well mixed. If you are taking this salad to school or work, just layer the ingredients and toss it before eating and adding the dressing.

Notes

If you are taking this salad to work or school, package the dressing separately and only put in the salad just before you want to eat it. Package the salad in an air-tight container to take with you.

Nutrition

Calories: 465kcalCarbohydrates: 84.5gProtein: 12.7gFat: 4.8gSodium: 341.3mg