Peach
& Pepper Salad
At just shy of 90 calories,
a serving of this summertime side dish manages to
squeeze in three times the RDA of vitamin C. It's also a good source of
vitamin A and potassium, which are both good for heart health. This colorful
salad works well with almost every main course, but it's a perfect match for
grilled chicken breast or pork tenderloins.
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
1 large yellow bell pepper
1 large red bell pepper
3 large ripe peaches, peeled, pitted and sliced
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp ground cumin seed
1/4 tsp salt, or to taste
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper, or to taste
Roast peppers over a gas flame,
under a broiler or on a grill until the outside
is blackened and flesh is soft. Transfer peppers to a bowl, cover with a plate
and let stand for about 5 minutes. When cool enough to handle, peel off skins,
discard cores, seeds and veins, and cut into long, thin strips. Stir all
ingredients together in a serving bowl. Let stand at room
temperature until ready to serve.
SERVING
SIZE: 1 1/2 cups
POINTS:
1.5
PER SERVING:
89 Calories, 4 g Total Fat, 0 g Saturated Fat,
0 mg Cholesterol, 136 mg Sodium, 15 g Total Carbohydrate,
4 g Dietary Fiber, 2 g Protein, 17 mg Calcium, 1 mg Iron