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Chayote Salad


Serves 4
Each serving equals 1.5 cup of vegetables

Ingredients

  • 1 fresh chayote squash
  • 4 cups fresh spinach
  • 16 oz. cooked garbanzo beans
  • ½ cup red onion, chopped
  • ½ cup carrot, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp. fat free vinaigrette salad dressing
  • 2 oz. reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese                 


Directions
Cook chayote in a small amount of boiling water for about 15 minutes, or until tender.  Rinse pieces in cold water; peel, and remove seed.  Cut into ¼ inch chunks.  In a large salad bowl, combine all ingredients.

Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories 190, Protein 11g, Fat 4g, Saturated Fat 2g, Calories From Fat 18%, Cholesterol 10mg, Carbohydrates 30g, Fiber 7g, Sodium 260mg.

Source:  Fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov



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