5 A Day Salad

This nutrient-packed salad uses ten different vegetables, and each serving is equal to five cups of vegetables!

94kcal per serving
5 gprotein
20 gcarbohydrates
1 gfat
4servings (1/4 of recipe (467g))

Ingredients

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Nutrition facts per serving

NutrientPer serving% DV
Calories 94 kcal
Total fat 1 g 1%
Saturated fat 0 g 0%
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Sodium 100 mg 4%
Total carbohydrates 20 g 7%
Dietary fiber 7 g 25%
Total sugars 10 g
Added sugars 0 g 0%
Protein 5 g 10%
Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
Calcium 114 mg 9%
Iron 2 mg 11%
Potassium 1,118 mg 24%

Nutrition analysis per serving as published by USDA with the recipe. % DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults.

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Wash all of the vegetables and mix them together in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Top this colorful meal with the nonfat or low-fat dressing of your choice.

Notes

The dressing is not included in the nutritional analysis. Each serving = 5 cups of vegetables (Eight 5-A-Day servings). Learn more about: Spinach Lettuce Bell Peppers Tomatoes Broccoli Cauliflower Summer Squash Cucumber Carrots Zucchini

Source

US Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 5 A Day for Better Health Program

Published on USDA MyPlate Kitchen (www.myplate.gov/recipes/5-day-salad, retired by USDA in January 2026; archived copy). A work of the US federal government, in the public domain.

General nutrition information, not medical advice.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in 5 A Day Salad?

One serving has 94 kcal. The recipe makes 4 servings (1/4 of recipe (467g) each).

How much protein is in 5 A Day Salad?

5 g of protein per serving, with 20 g of carbohydrates and 1 g of fat.

What do I need to make 5 A Day Salad?

10 ingredients: 4 cups spinach, fresh, 4 cups romaine lettuce, 2 cups green pepper, chopped (or red, yellow, or orange peppers), 2 cups cherry tomatoes, 1 cup broccoli, chopped and 1 cup cauliflower, chopped ….