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Practically Perfect Picnic Salad 


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Serves: 4 person(s)

Preparation Time: 15 mins
Cooking Time: 0 mins

Ahhh - the simple pleasure of the picnic! With grapes, beans, celery, and dressing, this salad makes the meal!

Suggestions:

For picnic tips, see CalorieKing's library article "Hit the Road Jack – Alternatives to Fast Food on the Road".

Ingredients:

1 cup California seedless grapes

1 can (15 oz) small white beans, drained

1/2 cup diced celery

1/4 cup minced green onions

2 Tbsp chopped parsley

2 Tbsp vegetable oil, such as canola (for dressing)

2 Tbsp lemon juice (for dressing)

1 tsp Dijon-style mustard (for dressing)

1/4 tsp salt (for dressing)

1/4 tsp pepper (for dressing)

3 - 4 lettuce leaves, or as needed


Directions:

SALAD: Combine grapes, beans, celery, onions, parsley and the lemon-mustard dressing; mix well. Serve on lettuce leaves.

LEMON-MUSTARD DRESSING: Combine vegetable oil, lemon juice, mustard, salt and pepper. Mix well. Makes 1/4 cup.

Author:

California Table Grape Commission
CA Table Grape Commission

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NUTRITIONAL INFO 

(Per Serving)
Calories
235 cals
Kilojoules
983 kJ
Fat
7.9 g
Carbohydrates
33.3 g
Protein
10.2 g
Cholesterol
0.0 mg
Sodium
174 mg
Saturated Fat
0.7 g
Fiber
12.2 g
Calcium
101.0 mg
Total Sugars
5.5 g
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