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Fresh From Florida Kids > Recipes > Phase 3 > Family Meal

Chopped Salad

Ingredients
4 cups Florida lettuce hearts, chopped
1 15-ounce can red beans, drained
1 cup Florida celery, chopped
1 cup Florida red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup Florida yellow squash, chopped
3/4 cup Florida peanuts or pecans, chopped
1/2 cup cooked corn kernels
1/2 cup Florida cilantro, chopped
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Preparation
  1. Combine first 8 ingredients in a large bowl; mix well.
  2. Whisk together vinegar and oil and pour over salad; mix well. Top with cheese and serve.
Yield
6 servings
When serving children 3 years and under, omit the nuts in this recipe.