Green Salad (Insalata Verde) Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexAverage
CuisineCourse
Main Ingredient

Ingredients

 Lettuce head/An equal amount of another salad green (curly endive, romaine, escarole, chicory / dandelion greens1 Large
 Garlic1 Clove (5 gm)
 Italian dressing1 Tablespoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 119 Calories from Fat 43

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 5 g7.6%

Saturated Fat 0.77 g3.8%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 374.9 mg15.6%

Total Carbohydrates 16 g5.3%

Dietary Fiber 6 g23.8%

Sugars 4.8 g

Protein 6 g13%

Vitamin A 666.5% Vitamin C 137.6%

Calcium 17.2% Iron 22.5%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Wash lettuce in cold water, removing core, separating leaves, and removing any bruised leaves.
Drain; dry thoroughly and carefully.
Tear lettuce into bite size pieces, put into a plastic bag, and chill 1 hour.
Just before serving, cut garlic in half and rub a wooden bowl.
Put greens in bowl and pour on desired amount of dressing.
Turn and toss the greens until well coated with dressing and no dressing remains in the bottom of the bowl.
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