Makes 4 to 6 servings
Easy-on-the-oil Vinaigrette:
Makes 6 tablespoons
3 tablespoons brown rice vinegar
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon water
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Freshly-ground pepper to taste
Vegetables:
Makes 4 cups
3/4 pound sugar snap peas, de-threaded, and/or broccoli, cut in 2- to 3-inch lengths, 3 1/2 to 4 cups
1 large carrot, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced on the diagonal
8 red or Easter egg radishes, halved or quartered if large
Water
4 to 6 leaves lettuce (butter, green or red leaf)
1. Whisk together dressing ingredients.
2. To prepare vegetables, place them, except radishes, in a 3-quart pot with 1/2-inch of water. Bring to boil and cook until partially tender, 2 minutes. Add radishes and cook 2 minutes more. Reserve any broth to drink later.
3. To serve, place lettuce leaves on individual plates. Arrange vegetables on the lettuce. Dress to serve.
For 6 servings, per serving:
Calories: 113 Protein: 5gm Saturated Fat: 0.5gm Fiber: 5gm Carbohydrates: 15gm Fat: 5gm Cholesterol: 0 Sodium: 91mg
Calories from Protein: 15% Calories from Fats: 36% Calories from Carbohydrates: 49%