Ingredients

• 1 cup lettuce
• 1/4 medium cucumber
• 4 baby carrots
• 1/4 cup broccoli florets
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon olive oil 

Preparation

1. Clean, wash and dry all vegetables
2. Coarsely chop lettuce and place into a salad bowl.
3. Slice cucumber and place on top of lettuce.
4. Chop or shred 4 baby carrots and place in salad bowl.
5. Cut or break apart broccoli florets into bite-size pieces.
6. Combine balsamic vinegar and olive oil and pour over salad.
7. Gently toss and serve.

Helpful hints

• Low-sodium Italian dressing or another favorite salad dressing could be used in place of balsamic vinegar and olive oil.
• A cooked chicken breast can be added to increase protein intake.