Sweet-Sour Turnip Green Salad

by the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.


Sweet-Sour Turnip Green Salad Photo
Sweet-Sour Turnip Green Salad
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Common in the southern United States, turnip greens are an excellent source of vitamins A and C, and are also a good source of calcium.
Ingredients:
2
cups shredded stemmed washed turnip greens

2
cups washed mixed salad greens

1
cup sliced plum tomatoes or quartered cherry tomatoes

1/2
cup shredded carrot

1/3
cup sliced green onions

8
tablespoons water, divided

2
teaspoons all-purpose flour

1
tablespoon packed brown sugar

1/2
teaspoon celery seeds

Dash pepper

1
tablespoon white wine vinegar



 
Preparation:
1.
Combine turnip greens, salad greens, tomatoes and carrot in salad bowl; set aside. Combine green onions and 2 tablespoons water in small saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium. Cook, covered, 2 to 3 minutes or until onions are tender.

2.
Mix remaining 6 tablespoons water and flour in small bowl until smooth. Stir into green onions in saucepan. Add brown sugar, celery seeds and pepper; cook and stir until mixture boils and thickens. Cook and stir 1 minute more. Stir in vinegar. Pour hot dressing over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately.



Nutritional Information:
Serving Size:
Fiber 3 g
Carbohydrate 11 g
Saturated Fat <1 g
Total Fat <1 g
Calories from Fat <1 %
Calories 49
Protein 2 g
Sodium 41 mg
Dietary Exchange:
Vegetable 2


This recipe appears in: Salads

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