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Strawberry, Melon & Avocado Salad

:  June/July 2005

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Nutty and slightly sweet sherry vinegar is a natural partner for strawberries. This composed salad makes a cool kickoff for dinner or a nutrition-packed lunch on its own.


READER'S COMMENT:
"Probably the best tasting salad I've ever had! Light and refreshing. "
Strawberry, Melon & Avocado Salad Recipe

Makes: 4 servings

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Nutrition Profile

Low calorie | Low cholesterol | Low saturated fat | Low sodium | Heart healthy | Healthy weight | High fiber | Gluten free |

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar, or red-wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • Pinch of salt
  • 4 cups baby spinach
  • 1 small avocado, (4-5 ounces), peeled, pitted and cut into 16 slices
  • 16 thin slices cantaloupe, (about 1/2 small cantaloupe), rind removed
  • 1 1/2 cups hulled strawberries, sliced
  • 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted (see Tip)

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Preparation

  1. Whisk honey, vinegar, mint, pepper and salt in a small bowl.
  2. Divide spinach among 4 salad plates. Arrange alternating slices of avocado and cantaloupe in a fan on top of the spinach. Top each salad with strawberries, drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Tips & Notes

  • Make Ahead Tip: The dressing will keep, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.
  • Tip: To toast sesame seeds, heat a small dry skillet over low heat. Add sesame seeds and stir constantly until golden and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and let cool.

Nutrition

Per serving: 202 calories; 8 g fat ( 1 g sat , 1 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 24 g carbohydrates; 3 g protein; 7 g fiber; 90 mg sodium; 503 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (100% daily value), Vitamin A (60% dv), Folate (18% dv).

Carbohydrate Servings: 2

Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 2 fruit, 1 1/2 fat (mono)


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Style/Theme
Vegetarian
Entertaining, casual
Everyday favorites
Make ahead instructions
Quick (total 30 min. or less)
Type of Dish
Salad, side/appetizer
Ethnic/Regional
American
Ease of Preparation
Easy
Health & Diet Considerations
Low calorie
Low cholesterol
Low saturated fat
Low sodium
Heart healthy
Healthy weight
High fiber
Gluten free
Total Time
30 minutes or less
Servings
4
Preparation/ Technique
No-cook
Meal/Course
Dinner

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