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Nutrition Facts
Fresh Citrus Salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
239
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
23
g
35
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Sodium
 
13
mg
1
%
Potassium
 
178
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
 
9
g
3
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
5
g
6
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
 
1203
IU
24
%
Vitamin C
 
29
mg
35
%
Calcium
 
26
mg
3
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Fresh Citrus Salad

Servings: 5 servings

Ingredients

  • 5 handfuls mixed salad greens
  • 1 grapefruit cut out the flesh for wedges
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves removed from the stem, cut into bite sized pieces
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint removed from the stem, cut into bite sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 4 tablespoons fresh grapefruit juice
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 ounces olive oil

Instructions

  • First zest the grapefruit as needed. Then peel off the skin, and remove the sections. Then squeeze the remaining grapefruit to get the juice. Combine juice, vinegar, zest and season with salt and pepper. Add olive oil.
  • Toss greens and herbs with dressing, then arrange grape fruit on top.
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Category: salads, fruits, dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, diabetic-friendly