Green Salad

green salad with avacado

Nutrition advice can be confusing. One thing that experts all agree on is that vegetables are our best friends! A green salad is an easy way to get more vegetables into your day.

 

Preparation time

15 minutes

 

Serves

4


What you need

  • Lettuce – your choice of variety PLUS at least 3 of the following ingredients:

  • Tomatoes, sliced or segmented

  • Cucumber, sliced

  • Spring onion or red onion, sliced or chopped

  • Red, green or yellow pepper, seeds removed and chopped

  • Carrot, grated or chopped

  • Radish, sliced

  • Celery, chopped

  • Avocado, chunks or slices

  • Parsley or chives, chopped


Method

  1. Wash lettuce, shaking off any excess water; tear into pieces if necessary.

  2. Place in a salad bowl with other ingredients.

  3. Add your favorite dressing just before serving and toss.


Variations

  • Add crunch & nutrients by topping with some toasted pumpkin/sunflower seeds or chopped walnuts – delicious!

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