Low-cal black & orange salad w/raspberry vinaigrette (shown pre-dressing)
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I was wanting to do something a little different for dinner, and really craving salad--this came from elements already in the kitchen and was served with Morning Star Farm "Grillers" (vegetarian burgers) on whole grain buns. The color is really festive and the taste just wonderful; the fresh crispy romaine combine with the earthy black beans and roasted, herbed sweet potato cubes and salty feta cheese blend well together, the fresh cilantro giving such a fresh and inviting flavor--it is also quite filling! The entire bowl, not counting the dressing, is 800 calories, less than most fast food burgers, and quite low in fat as well as calories. I am not a vegetarian, however I do think it's a healthy habit to have 2-4 meals a week without meat; beans and cheese make a great substitute protein! Serve with rye Wasa crackers or roasted garlic Triscuits and a tall pitcher of raspberry tea for luncheons--it makes a nice presentation when plated--I always get comments on the colors!
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