Monday, June 6, 2011

Madd about S-A-L-A-D!

Anyone who knows me...knows I love to eat! I'm also very excited to learn new healthy recipes so I wanted to share one that was in my inbox. It's by Eating Welljillianmichaels.com 

Raspberry, Avocado, and Mango Salad
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups organic raspberries, divided
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 clove fresh garlic, coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black ground pepper
  • 8 cups organic mixed salad greens
  • 1 ripe organic mango, diced
  • 1 small ripe avocado, diced
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 1/4 cup hazelnuts, toasted and chopped, or sliced almonds (optional)
Preparation Puree 1/2 cup raspberries, oil, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper in a blender until combined.
Combine greens, mango, avocado and onion in a large bowl. Pour the dressing on top and gently toss to coat.
Divide the salad among 5 salad plates. Top each with the remaining raspberries and sprinkle with nuts, if using.

FACTS:
Prep Time: 15 mins
Nutrition Facts
Number of Servings: 5
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 215 - Total Fat: 16 g - Saturated Fat: 2 g - Cholesterol: 0 mg - Sodium: 122 mg
Total Carbohydrate: 18 g - Dietary Fiber: 7 g - Protein: 3 g

Enjoy!  
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