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Holiday Salad

You've been invited to yet another holiday get-together and are in charge of the salad. Salads can be traditional (think Caesar) or extraordinary (think bleu cheese, pear and Mesclun). But why spend the calories on salad when there's dessert to be had? The tips below will help you create a beautiful, festive salad that will be talked about long after the Christmas tree comes down. Bite This Not That Why Dark leafy greens or spinach leaves Iceberg lettuce More beta-carotene, vitamin C & potassium Green or red apples or fresh pears Dried cranberries or raisins Lower calories & sugar, more fiber Pomegranate seeds Dried cherries Seasonal, lower calories high in antioxidants Shredded Asiago or Parmesan cheese Shredded cheddar or Mozzarella cheese Less fat & calories, more calcium Almonds or walnuts Sunflower seeds Higher in calcium & omega-3-fatty acids Homemade vinaigrette Bottled dressing Less saturated fat, calories and sodium Dressing Naked greens Better absorption of vitamin E, better taste! Shredded carrots Croutons More beta-carotene & fiber, less salt, calories and carbohydrates Light gorgonzola or feta cheese Full fat feta cheese Less calories & fat Turkey or chicken strips Ham, salami or pepperoni Higher protein, lower fat, sodium & calories Drizzled dressing Drowned salad Less fat & calories Simple Balsamic Vinaigrette Ingredients: 1/2 cup Balsamic vinegar 2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard 1/2 cup olive or canola oil salt/pepper to taste Directions: Whisk all ingredients together & drizzle over salad right before serving Makes 16 Tbsp. Per serving: 62.5 calories, 6.75 grams fat, 0 mg cholesterol

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