Preparation Time: 45 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Cups of Fruits and Vegetables Per Person: 0.50

Ingredients:
2 medium parsnips or rutabagas, peeled and cut in 3/4″ x 1/4″ strips
2 medium carrots, peeled and cut in 3/4″ x 1/4″ strips
1 tsp olive oil

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Number of Servings: 8
Cups of Fruits and Vegetables Per Person: 0.50

Ingredients:
4 oz 100% cranberry juice blend
1-1/2 cups diced tomatoes
1 cup fresh cranberries, sliced thin

Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 7
Cups of Fruits and Vegetables Per Person: 0.50

Ingredients:
1/2 medium avocado, seeded and peeled
1 cup low fat cottage cheese
3/4 cup plain, non-fat yogurt

If you are a salad person but you want a little more than just lettuce and vegetables, here is a recipe for you. This black bean chicken salad with lime vinaigrette dressing combines healthy black beans, fresh tomatoes, bell peppers, onion, cheese, salad greens, and chicken. This gives you a meal in one dish. You have meat, vegetables, and dairy.
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