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Menu title: 5 A Day



5 A Day: Eat 5 to 9 Fruits and Vegetables

Recipes
Salad

California Avocado Fruit Salad


8 servings, each serving equals One and one half 5 A Day servings
Source: California Avocado Commission

Ingredients

1 package mixed baby greens (10 oz)
3 kiwi, peeled and sliced in half rounds
2 grapefruit, peeled and segmented
2 cups sliced strawberries
1 ripe California avocado, seeded and peeled (½ sliced into 8 portions, ½ cubed)
¼ cups olive oil
2 Tbsp raspberry vinegar
2 Tbsp chopped walnuts, toasted
1 tsp grated lime peel
1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
1 Tbsp fresh chopped basil leaves
½ tsp dry mustard
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper

In a large salad bowl, combine first five ingredients except avocado slices. Pour on dressing and toss to coat. Top with avocado slices.

Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients, set aside.

Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories 170, Fat 11g, Saturated Fat 2g, Calories from Fat 7%, Cholesterol 0mg, Fiber 5g, Protein 3g, Sodium 180g.


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