Sweet-Sour Turnip Green Salad
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Sweet-Sour Turnip Green Salad
YIELD Makes 4 servings
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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:
- 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.
- 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.
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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
| 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 |