Salad with Pickled Beets and Feta Cheese; French vaccinations Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 small head Romaine or other lettuce
- 2 tbs fresh basil leaves
- 6oz (180gr) pickled beets
- 2oz (60gr) feta, crumbled
- Creamy Yogurt Dressing:
- 1/4 cup Greek Yogurt
- 1 tbs Dijon-style mustard
- 1 tbs white Balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbs good olive oil
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 189g | |
| Calories 203 | |
| Calories from Fat 146 | 72% |
| Total Fat 16.59g | 21% |
| Saturated Fat 3.77g | 15% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium 113mg | 5% |
| Potassium 340mg | 10% |
| Total Carbs 10.36g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.0g | 7% |
| Sugars 6.37g | 4% |
| Protein 3.94g | 6% |
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