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Gingered Citrus-Avocado Salad Recipe

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"A citrusy dressing served over a combination of fruits makes this salad so refreshing," says Ruby Williams of Bogalusa, Louisiana. "We enjoy the mix of flavors—mellow avocado, tangy grapefruit and toasted pecans."

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Gingered Citrus-Avocado Salad Recipe

Prep: 15 min. + chilling

Yield: 6 Servings

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Ingredients

2 large navel oranges, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 medium grapefruit, peeled and sectioned
1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks, undrained
1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
2 tablespoons fat-free milk
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
6 cups torn leaf lettuce
1 large avocado, peeled and sliced
1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the oranges, grapefruit and pineapple; cover and refrigerate until serving. In another bowl, combine the sour cream, milk, brown sugar, orange peel, ginger and nutmeg. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Divide lettuce and avocado among six salad plates. Using a slotted spoon, arrange fruit over lettuce. Drizzle with dressing. Sprinkle with nuts. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals 206 calories, 9 g fat (1 g saturated fat), trace cholesterol, 45 mg sodium, 32 g carbohydrate, 8 g fiber, 4 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fruit, 1-1/2 fat, 1/2 starch.

Originally published as Gingered Citrus-Avocado Salad in Light & Tasty February/March 2002, p22

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Reviewed on Oct. 02, 2011 by maryilich

WOW!! My husband and I really enjoy this salad. It's so refreshing after a workout at the gym. Sometimes I add a can of white chicken on top when we are wanting some protein.