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Lunds & Byerlys Salad Bar 101

The salad bar is a mealtime mecca for nutrition and superfood boosts. Here are a few tips: Choose a variety of fresh, raw vegetables for the foundation. Add seeds, nuts, meat or meat alternative, berries, beans and boosts and limit the amount you add – calories and fat add up quickly. Balsamic vinegar offers great flavor with minimal calories and sodium. Add a teaspoon or two of heart healthy olive oil for flavor. Here’s a sample salad with a great nutritional profile using these tips:
Servings 1 serving
Prep Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 cups assorted greens (spinach, baby kale, romaine)
  • 3 tbsp edamame
  • 2 tbsp garbanzo beans
  • 3 cherry tomatoes
  • 4 broccoli florets
  • 4 slices red onion
  • 6 slices red bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup mushrooms
  • 2 tbsp shredded carrot
  • 2 tbsp pomegranate seeds
  • 1/2 cup assorted fresh berries
  • 1 oz rotisserie chicken
  • 2 tsp pumpkin seeds
  • 1 tsp chia seeds
  • 2 tsp nutritional yeast
  • 2 tsp ground flax seeds
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Calories: 420 Total Fat: 23g Saturated Fat: 3.5g Trans Fat: 0g Cholesterol: 25mg Sodium: 260mg Carbohydrate: 37g Fiber: 12g Sugar: 16g Protein: 20g
  2. Nutrition content of this recipe is calculated by a registered dietitian nutritionist. Due to variations in ingredients and measurements, values are approximations. Nutrients provided for this recipe represent values based on the best available information. This information is not intended to treat or diagnose. Please consult your physician for diet recommendations specific to your personal needs.