| 12 | 15 | 331 |
| Ingredients | Minutes | Calories |
| Prep | Cook | Servings |
| 10 min | 5 min | 2 |
| 8 medium spear(s) | Asparagus (trimmed, snap off ends) |
| 3 tbsp | Extra virgin olive oil (for dressing) |
| 2 tbsp | Wine Vinegar (for dressing) |
| 1/2 tsp | Lemon peel (zest) (grated into a small bowl) |
| 1 pinch | Salt |
| 1 dash | Black pepper |
| 1 cup | Arugula (chopped) |
| 1 head | Lettuce, butterhead (Boston) (torn in bite size pieces) |
| 1 cup | Lettuce, spring mix (mesclun) |
| 4 medium | Tomato (sliced) |
| 12 medium | Black olives (pitted and chopped; optional) |
| 1 tbsp | Pine nuts, dried (optional) |
Nutritional Highlights:
Asparagus
is a great source of fiber and vitamins A, C, and E which are powerful antioxidants. It also has chromium which may enhance the body's response to insulin or lowering blood sugar.
Tomato
are a dietary source of lycopene which is an antioxidant. plus it has vitamin C.
Arugula
is "known" as a cancer-fighting power food because of its high content of fiber and antioxidants, it is also composed of 90% water so it is great hydrating food in the summer months.
Pine Nuts
are high in beneficial monounsaturated fats, magnesium, and vitamin E, these 3 work synergistically to help protect the heart.
| Meat Alternative | 0.1 |
| Vegetables | 6.2 |
