Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: N/A Serving Size: 1/4 Recipe Serves: 4
Nutrition Facts |
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| Serving Size 1/4 recipe (352g) | 4 servings per container |
| Amount per serving | |
| Calories 420 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 11g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 90mg | 30% |
| Sodium 260mg | 11% |
| Total Carbohydrate 50g | 18% |
| Dietary Fiber 4g | 14% |
| Total Sugars 13g | |
| Includes 3g Added Sugars | 6% |
| Protein 33g | |
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium 58mg | 4% |
| Iron 4mg | 20% |
| Potassium 492mg | 10% |
| *The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
This recipe also has: Vitamin A: 22% Daily Value Vitamin C: 69% Daily Value |
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INGREDIENTS
For the blueberry vinaigrette:
1/2 cup fresh blueberries
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoon honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
For the salad:
1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
3 cups whole grain pasta, cooked, cooled
12 ounces cooked chicken breast, sliced
4 cups field greens or mixed greens
1/2 cup red onion, chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
STEPS
- Rinse fresh produce before food preparation.
- For the vinaigrette, blend all ingredients in a blender or food processor. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, add blueberries, pasta, chicken breast, greens, onion, and bell pepper. Toss all salad ingredients with dressing.
- Serve immediately.
IDEAS
- To make this recipe more economical, make these ingredient swaps:
- Regular mustard for the Dijon mustard
- Red wine vinegar for the balsamic vinegar
- Canned chicken for the cooked chicken breast
- Add other vegetables, like sliced carrots or cucumbers
- Garnish with feta cheese or sliced almonds
Nutrition Facts |
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| Serving Size 1/4 recipe (352g) | 4 servings per container |
| Amount per serving | |
| Calories 420 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 11g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 90mg | 30% |
| Sodium 260mg | 11% |
| Total Carbohydrate 50g | 18% |
| Dietary Fiber 4g | 14% |
| Total Sugars 13g | |
| Includes 3g Added Sugars | 6% |
| Protein 33g | |
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium 58mg | 4% |
| Iron 4mg | 20% |
| Potassium 492mg | 10% |
| *The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
This recipe also has: Vitamin A: 22% Daily Value Vitamin C: 69% Daily Value |
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Adapted from a USDA Mixing Bowl recipe
This material was funded by the USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program–SNAP. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
