Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Summer Citrus Ginger Salad

INGREDIENTS:
Salad

2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
2 cups baby spinach leaves
½ red onion, sliced
2 tangerines peeled, sliced into segments
1 pink grapefruit, peeled and sliced into segments
1 orange, peeled and sliced into segments
½ cup jicama, peeled and sliced into strips
¼ cup sliced almonds
Dressing

3 tbsp orange juice
3 tbsp grapefruit juice
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp peeled and grated fresh ginger
1 tbsp peanut oil
INSTRUCTIONS:
In a large bowl, combine romaine lettuce, spinach, red onion, tangerines, grapefruit, orange and jicama. Combine orange juice, grapefruit juice, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, honey, and ginger in a small bowl. Whisk until well mixed, then gradually mix peanut oil into mixture. Chill for 15 minutes in refrigerator. Whisk again before tossing with salad. Scoop salad into bowls and sprinkle the almonds over each serving.
NUTRITIONAL VALUE:
Calories: 138Fat: 4.5 gProtein: 3 gCarbs: 24.5 g


Add grilled chicken or shrimp to make this salad a winning meal!
from Oxygen Magazine

No comments: