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Garden salad
Calories & nutrition facts
with Italian dressing, homemade
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 57 kcal —
- Protein 0.8 g 2%
- Carbohydrate 3.7 g 1%
- Fat 4.3 g 5%
- Saturated fat 0.7 g 3%
- Fibre 1.1 g 4%
- Sugars 3.2 g —
- Sodium 255 mg 11%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 58.2 µg 6%
- Vitamin C 5.4 mg 6%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 1 mg 7%
- Vitamin K 23.7 µg 20%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.04 mg 3%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.03 mg 2%
- Niacin (B3) 0.29 mg 2%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.1 mg 2%
- Vitamin B6 0.06 mg 4%
- Folate (B9) 20.9 µg 5%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 16.5 mg 1%
- Iron 0.39 mg 2%
- Magnesium 8 mg 2%
- Phosphorus 20.5 mg 2%
- Potassium 172 mg 4%
- Zinc 0.16 mg 1%
- Copper 0.03 mg 4%
- Manganese 0.11 mg 5%
- Selenium 0.4 µg 1%
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Questions about Garden salad
How do you keep a garden salad crisp?
Wash the leaves, then dry them thoroughly in a salad spinner or with a clean tea towel; water left on them dilutes the dressing and makes leaves limp. Add dressing just before serving, and toss gently so the leaves stay intact.
Can you make a garden salad ahead of time?
Yes: wash and dry the leaves, chop the vegetables, and keep them in a covered container in the fridge, with a piece of kitchen paper to absorb moisture. Store the dressing separately and toss it through just before serving.
What dressing goes well with garden salad?
A simple vinaigrette works well: whisk three parts olive oil with one part vinegar or lemon juice, then add a little mustard, salt and pepper. Pour it over the salad sparingly and toss just before eating.
What can you serve with garden salad?
It goes well alongside grilled fish, chicken, quiche or a baked potato, and can balance richer dishes such as a savoury pie. Add crusty bread to make a simple lunch.
How can you make garden salad more filling?
Add a substantial topping such as boiled eggs, chickpeas, beans, cooked grains or grilled chicken. Keep crunchy additions such as croutons or toasted seeds separate until serving.
How is garden salad different from Greek salad?
Garden salad is a general mix of leafy greens and fresh vegetables, often with a vinaigrette. Greek salad is a recognisable combination of tomatoes, cucumber, onion, olives and feta, usually dressed with olive oil.
How should you store leftover dressed garden salad?
Refrigerate it in a covered container and eat it promptly; dressed leaves soften as they stand. If the salad has been left at room temperature for more than two hours, discard it.
Source: Canadian Nutrient File 6737 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
