This colorful salad would be a welcome addition to a Mexican-inspired meal.

NUTRITION PROFILE: Diabetes appropriate | Low calorie | Low carbohydrate | Low cholesterol | Low sodium | Healthy weight | High fiber | High potassium | Gluten free |

4 servings

ACTIVE TIME: 15 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 15 minutes

EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy

8 cups mixed salad greens
1 cup orange segments
1 avocado, diced
1/4 cup slivered red onion
1/2 cup Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette, (recipe follows)

Toss greens, orange segments, avocado and onion in a salad bowl. Toss with Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: 223 calories; 19 g fat (3 g sat, 14 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 14 g carbohydrates; 3 g protein; 6 g fiber; 142 mg sodium; 612 mg potassium.

Nutrition bonus: Folate, vitamins A, E & C, potassium, monounsaturated fat.

1/2 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1 fruit, 3 fat

Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette

1 1/4 cups

Active Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:
1 cup packed cilantro
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper Pinch of minced garlic

Preparation: 1.Puree cilantro, olive oil, lime juice, orange juice, salt, pepper and garlic in a blender or food processor until smooth.

Nutrition: Per tablespoon: 53 calories; 6 g fat (1 g sat, 4 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 1 g carbohydrates; 0 g protein; 0 g fiber; 59 mg sodium; 14 mg potassium.

Exchanges: 1 fat

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