Diabetes Care and Education

Citrus Salad

Courtesy of:
Brenda J. Ponichtera, R.D.
Source: Quick & Healthy Volume II, by ScaleDown Publishing, Inc. www.quickandhealthy.net

Ingredients:

• 1 grapefruit, peeled
  
• 1 orange, peeled
  
• 1 1/2 quarts of greens
  
• 1 small red onion, sliced thin
  
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
  
• 1 tablespoon salad oil
  
• 1 tablespoon water
  
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  
• 1/8 teaspoon salt (optional)

Directions:

1. Cut fruit into bite-size pieces.
   
2. Toss with lettuce and onion.
   
3. Mix remaining ingredients for dressing.
   
4. Drizzle over salad and toss just before serving.

Nutrition Facts (NOT including optional ingredients) Serving Size about 1 1/2 cups Servings Per Recipe 5 Amount Per Serving Calories 96 Total Fat* 3g Saturated Fat 0.3g Monounsaturated Fat 2.0g Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g Total Carbohydrate 14g (after subtracting fiber = 11g) Dietary Fiber 3.0g Protein 2.0g Sodium 9 mg




Exchanges per Serving 1 Fruit 1/2 Fat 1 Carbohydrate Choice