healthy Chiquita Bananas, Baby Greens and Balsamic Vinaigrette Salad Recipe

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recipe462010-10-26T14:54:45-08:00
healthy Chiquita Bananas, Baby Greens and Balsamic Vinaigrette Salad Recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4

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A tangy blend of baby greens and balsamic vinaigrette dressing combine with sweet grapes, Chiquita Bananas and crunchy roasted sunflower seeds for a delicious salad experience.

Ingredients:

  • 1   (5-oz.) pkg. Fresh Express® Sweet Tender Greens™ or Spring Mix salad
  • 1/4   cup light Balsamic vinaigrette dressing
  • 1   cup seedless red, green and/or purple Grapes, halved
  • 2   ripe Chiquita Bananas, diced
  • 1/4   cup roasted Sunflower seeds or toasted Pine nuts
  • 1/8   tsp. cracked black Pepper

Instructions for:

healthy Chiquita Bananas, Baby Greens and Balsamic Vinaigrette Salad Recipe

Place salad in a large bowl and toss with the vinaigrette dressing until greens are evenly coated. Place dressed greens on a large serving platter or divide among salad plates. Decoratively top the salad with the grapes, bananas and sunflower seeds. Sprinkle with cracked black pepper and serve immediately.

Serving Suggestions:
Top each serving with a grilled chicken breast or fish filet for an easy entrée salad.

Beverage Pairings:
If serving with wine, to bridge the flavors add a splash of the wine to the balsamic vinaigrette before tossing the greens and the dressing. Try with a light Riesling.

Nutrition Information Per Serving:

Calories 150; Total Fat 1.5 g (Sat 0 g, Trans 0 g, Poly 0 g, Mono 0 g); Cholesterol 0 mg; Sodium 150 mg; Potassium 300 mg; Total Carbohydrates 34 g; Dietary Fiber 4 g; Total Sugars 21 g; Protein 2 g. Percent Daily Value: Vitamin A 45%; Vitamin B6 15%; Vitamin C 35%; Vitamin D 0%; Calcium 4%; Iron 10%.



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