MiladyB

This sounded like a really good salad. I bet you could add some chicken to it to up the protein too.


Olive Floret Salad
From Taste of Home


INGREDIENTS


1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets

1 bunch broccoli, cut into florets

2 cups cherry tomatoes

2 medium carrots, thinly sliced

1 can (6 ounces) pitted small ripe olives, drained

1 cup fat-free Italian dressing

1 Tbsp Italian salad dressing mix

1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese

DIRECTIONS

In a large bowl, combine the cauliflower, broccoli, tomatoes, carrots and olives. In a small bowl, combine the salad dressing and dressing mix; pour over vegetables and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Just before serving, toss again and sprinkle with feta cheese. Yield: 13 servings

NUTRITIONAL INFO

Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup (prepared with fat-free Italian dressing, 1 tablespoon salad dressing mix and reduced-fat feta cheese) equals 77 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 4 mg cholesterol, 598 mg sodium, 10 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 5 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1/2 fat.

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