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Mixed Greens with Cranberries, Bacon and Walnuts
10 min prep time
5servings
Recipe by
Lara Rondinelli-Hamilton, RD, CDE, and Jennifer Bucko Lamplough
Source
The Diabetes Cookbook
Photo by
Mittera
How to Make Mixed Greens with Cranberries, Bacon and Walnuts
Walnuts are the only nut to provide an excellent source of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. This salad would be a great starter for a homemade Valentine’s Day dinner.
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10 min prep time
5servings
1 1/2 cups
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Step-By-Step Instructions:
- In a medium skillet, cook the bacon over medium-high heat until done. Place the bacon on a paper towel and set aside.
- Place the walnuts in a small nonstick skillet on low heat and cook until the walnuts begin to brown, about 4 minutes.
- In a salad bowl, mix together all of the salad ingredients.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients. Pour dressing ingredients over the salad and toss to coat.
Nutrition facts
5 Servings
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Serving Size
1 1/2 cups
- Amount per serving Calories 170
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Total Fat
13g
- Saturated Fat 1.9g
- Trans Fats 0g
- Cholesterol 10mg
- Sodium 150mg
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Total Carbohydrate
12g
- Dietary Fiber 3g
- Total Sugars 8g
- Added Sugars 0g
- Protein 5g
- Potassium 280mg
- Phosphorous 80mg
Ingredients
bacon (cut into 1-inch pieces)
2 slice
walnuts (chopped)
1/4 cup
bag spring lettuce mix
1 (10-oz) bag
broccoli slaw mix
6 oz
dried cranberries
2 tbsp
balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp
Dijon Mustard
1/2 tsp
olive oil
2 1/2 tbsp
honey or 2 packets artificial sweetener
1 tbsp
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