Avocado Fruit Salad

Did you know that California produces 90 percent of the U.S. avocado crop, and 60 percent of that comes from San Diego County? Avocado — a fruit that offers more than 20 vitamins, minerals any phytonutrients in each serving — is the star ingredient in this citrusy fruit salad.

This recipe is just the thing to keep your taste buds smiling and your waistline in check. Try this light, summery treat for lunch, as a starter before your main dish, or as a refreshing snack. You’ll not only enjoy the medley of sweet and tangy flavors, but also the fact that this dish is loaded with vitamin C — an antioxidant that contributes to healthy cell growth.

Ingredients

Salad Dressing

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon grated lime peel
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped basil leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Salad

  • 1 10-ounce package mixed baby greens
  • 4 kiwi, peeled and sliced in half rounds
  • 4 grapefruit, sectioned
  • 2 cups sliced strawberries
  • 2 star fruits, sliced
  • 1/2 ripe avocado, seeded and peeled (1/2 sliced into 8 portions, into 1/2-inch cubes)

Directions

Salad Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together all ingredients, set aside.

Salad
In a large salad bowl, combine baby greens, kiwi, grapefruit, strawberries and star fruit. Pour on dressing and toss to coat. Top with avocado slices.

Serves 8.

Nutritional Information
Serving size: 1/8 of recipe. 150 calories, 45 calories from fat, 5 grams fat, 0 milligrams cholesterol, 85 milligrams sodium, 29 grams total carbohydrate, 3 grams protein, 35% vitamin A, 240% vitamin C, 6% calcium, 6% iron.

Diabetic Exchange
Fruit: 2; vegetables: 0; meat: 0; milk: 0; fat: 1; carbs: 0; other: 0.

Diabetic exchanges are calculated based on the American Diabetes Association Exchange system. Exchanges are rounded up or down equal to whole numbers.

Recipe courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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