Orange & Avocado Salad

From EatingWell: February/March 2006, EatingWell Serves Two — Subscribe Now!

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

READER'S COMMENT:

"this really looks good. but myth or fact? I thought avacados were bad for people who have hi cholestrol. But I will still try this one. thanks! "

4 servings

Active Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Nutrition Profile

Ingredients

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)

Preparation

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

Nutrition

Per serving: 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