The EatingWell Diet House Recipe
Starting a meal with a “garden” or “house” salad at restaurants is a winning appetite-cutting strategy that works just as well at home. This everyday side salad is a breeze to make; try it with soup or a sandwich for lunch, or for your first course at dinner.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups torn green leaf lettuce
- 1 cup sprouts
- 1 cup tomato wedges
- 1 cup peeled, sliced cucumber
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped radishes
- Sesame Tamari Vinaigrette (ingredients below), or other dressing:
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium tamari, or reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely grated
- On side:
- Crackers & tuna or
- Quesadillas al Greco
- Banana (1 cup, sliced)
Directions
- Toss lettuce, sprouts, tomato, cucumber, carrots and radishes in a large bowl with the dressing until the vegetables are coated.
- Dressing: Whisk orange juice, vinegar, tamari, oil, honey and ginger in a small bowl until the honey is incorporated. Transfer to a jar and refrigerate.Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 week.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 822g | |
| Calories 611 | |
| Calories from Fat 142 | 23% |
| Total Fat 16.23g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat 2.39g | 10% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 156mg | 7% |
| Potassium 1744mg | 50% |
| Total Carbs 110.27g | 29% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.8g | 36% |
| Sugars 43.82g | 29% |
| Protein 13.82g | 22% |
