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Post by marlaoh on Mar 12, 2004 8:26:02 GMT -6
Low Carb Citrus Salad Nice for brunches, this lettuce and fruit salad has a lightly sweetened mint-lemon vinaigrette. 1/4 cup olive oil 2 Tbs sugar 1 tsp finely shredded lemon peel 1 Tbs lemon juice 1/4 tsp salt 3 large oranges, peeled and sectioned 1 large pink grapefruit, peeled and sectioned 1 medium green onion, sliced (2 tablespoons) 1 Tbs snipped fresh mint 4 cups shredded romaine lettuce (about 6 ounces) 1 For dressing, in a screw-top jar combine oil, sugar, lemon peel, lemon juice, and salt. Cover and shake well. 2 In a medium bowl place orange and grapefruit sections, onion, and mint. Pour dressing over and toss gently. Cover and refrigerate 2 to 24 hours. 3 To serve, put romaine in a large salad bowl and top with fruit mixture; toss lightly. Serve immediately. Makes 6 to 8 servings. Servings: 6 Preparation time: 2 hours and 15 minutes Nutrition Facts Serving size: 1 serving Percent daily values based on a 2000 calorie diet. Nutrition information provided by the recipe author. Amount Per Serving Calories 133.00 % Daily Value Total Fat 9.00g 13% Saturated Fat 1.00g 5% Cholesterol 0.00mg 0% Sodium 92.00mg 3% Carbohydrates 13.00g 4% Dietary Fiber 2.00g 8% Protein 1.00g 2%
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