Salad is a great way to increase your family’s fruit and vegetable consumption—the challenge is getting your children (or picky eaters) to enjoy it. We’ve found that a simple, slightly sweet dressing like our Raspberry Vinaigrette, tossed with mild-flavored greens, such as baby spinach, fruit and your family’s favorite vegetables can convince most everyone to take a bite.

Makes 4 servings, 1 1/2 cups each

ACTIVE TIME: 10 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 10 minutes

EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy

6 cups prewashed baby spinach
1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 nectarine, cut into 1-inch chunks
3 tablespoons Raspberry Vinaigrette (recipe follows)

Combine spinach, bell pepper and nectarine in a large bowl; toss with Raspberry Vinaigrette.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 70 calories; 5 g fat (0 g sat, 3 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 6 g carbohydrate; 2 g protein; 2 g fiber; 74 mg sodium; 348 mg potassium.
Nutrition bonus: Vitamin A (100% daily value), Vitamin C (70% dv), Folate (24% dv).
1/2 Carbohydrate Serving
Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat

MAKE AHEAD TIP: Prepare double the amount of salad, leaving it undressed, and pack some with a little dressing on the side for lunch.

RELATED RECIPES: Raspberry Vinaigrette