South Beach Salad ~ Phases 1 & 2

Why I Love This Recipe
This recipe is optimal for Phase 1 or Phase 2 of the South Beach Diet.
Ingredients You'll Need
Vinaigrette Dressing:
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Salad:
1 (14 ounce) can hearts of palm, drained and sliced
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
10 pimiento-stuffed olives, halved
1 head Boston lettuce
2 hard-cooked eggs, quartered
12 cherry tomatoes, halved
Directions
DIRECTIONS
To make the vinaigrette dressing: Combine the olive oil, vegetable oil, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper in a screw-top jar. Cover tightly and shake vigorously to mix.
To make the salad: Combine the hearts of palm, peppers, artichoke hearts, and olives in a bowl. Add the vinaigrette dressing and mix well. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
To serve, place the salad on a bed of lettuce leaves and garnish with the egg and cherry tomatoes.
Note
This recipe is optimal for Phase 1 or Phase 2 of the South Beach Diet.
servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 227
Total Fat: 16.9g
Cholesterol: 71mg
Sodium: 1048mg
Total Carbs: 14.4g
Dietary Fiber: 5.2g
Protein: 7.1g