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Obesity Discussion · 02-28-05, 04:11 AM

California Avocado Fruit Salad

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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.

http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/5ADa...ruit_salad.htm

02-28-05, 04:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
Obesity Discussion Administrator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,815 Weight Statistics 8/1/2006 Start Date: 185 lb Start Weight: 152 lb Current Weight: 155 lb Goal Weight: -33 lb Weight Loss: 5/1/2007 Goal Date:	California Avocado Fruit 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. http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/5ADa...ruit_salad.htm __________________