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Festive Salad

Contributed by: News Canada

Nutritious And Tasty Canadian Fare Is On The Menu

Nutrition Month

(NC) - "Celebrate food... from field to table!" is the theme for Dietitians of Canada's 2010 Nutrition Month Campaign with a focus on inviting Canadians to learn more about where their food comes from, how it's grown and harvested and how to choose delicious, healthy foods for the best nutrition.

For one of your next family meals, try this recipe featuring Canadian grown food created by Dietitians of Canada:

Ingredients:

• 900 g (2 lbs) beets
• 250 mL (1 cup) shredded red cabbage
• 250 mL (1 cup) shredded carrots
• 4 green onions, thinly sliced (white and green parts)
• 30 mL (2 tbsp) chopped fresh dill or 5 mL (1 tsp) dried dill
• 150 mL (2/3 cup) crumbled Canadian feta cheese
• 60 mL (1/4 cup) red wine vinegar
• 5 mL (1 tsp) dried mustard
• 30 mL (2 tbsp) canola oil
• 30 mL (2 tbsp) water
• 15 mL (1 tbsp) honey
• 80 mL (1/3 cup) toasted sunflower seeds

Nutritional Information: Per Serving: Calories: 149, Fat: 9.4 g, Sodium: 202 mg, Carbohydrate: 13.6 g, Fibre: 2.8 g, Protein: 4.4 g, Calcium: 89mg, Iron: 1.3 mg