Ensalada de grapefruit :: Diabetes Self-Management

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Ensalada de grapefruit

Preparation time: 15 minutes

3 cups romaine lettuce, washed and torn into small pieces
2 medium grapefruits, peeled and sectioned
1/2 avocado, peeled and sliced into thin wedges
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin

Place lettuce, grapefruit, avocado, and green onion in salad bowl and toss lightly. In a jar, shake olive oil, vinegar, and cumin together until blended. Pour over salad; toss, and serve immediately.

Yield: 6 servings
Serving Size: 3/4 cup

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
  Calories: 80
  Carbohydrate: 9 g
  Protein: 1 g
  Fat: 5 g
  Saturated fat: 1 g
  Sodium: 4 mg
  Fiber: 2 g
  Exchanges per serving: 1/2 fruit, 1 fat
  Carbohydrate choices: 1

This recipe was developed by Sharon Palmer, a registered dietitian and freelance writer.

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