(KSDK) -- Marjorie Sawicki is a dietician at Saint Louis University.
She stopped by Show Me St. Louis to prepare a healthy dish and discuss nutrition in children.
Kids can learn more about food at the Belleville Old Town Market's "Farm to Table" event.
It's happening July 21 and 28 at 10 AM at the market. Click here for more information.
Apple - Mandarin Orange Salad
2-3 apples, cored and diced
3 cups romaine lettuce
2 cups cucumber, diced
1 cup mandarin oranges, drained
¼ cup golden raisins
¼ cup craisins
1 Tbsp green onions, sliced
¼ - ½ cup poppy seed dressing
3 Tbsp slivered almonds, toasted (optional)
Directions:
Combine the apples, lettuce, cucumber, mandarin oranges, golden raisins, craisins and green onion in a large bowl.
Drizzle the poppy seed dressing over the top and toss well to coat.
Serve chilled and sprinkle toasted, slivered almonds over the top before serving.
Adapted from food.com recipe.
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