Mixed Greens With Grapefruit Vinaigrette
So many different dressings complement mixed greens, but this grapefruit vinaigrette is a cool, refreshing flavor burst. Plus, it’s made with walnut oil, a vegetable oil filled with omega-3 fatty acids for protecting your heart. You’ll find walnut oil right near the olive and canola oil in supermarkets and specialty food stores. Mixed greens contain far more vitamins, especially vitamin A, than iceberg lettuce.
Makes 8 servings (2 cups mixed greens with 2 tablespoons vinaigrette per serving)
Ingredients
¾ cup grapefruit juice
1 teaspoon honey
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon finely minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced shallot
3 tablespoons walnut oil
16 cups mixed salad greens
salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions
1. Whisk grapefruit juice, honey, mustard, garlic and shallot in a small bowl.
2. Add walnut oil and continue whisking.
3. Add salt and pepper to taste.
4. Toss mixed greens with dressing.
Nutrition information (per serving)
Calories: 80
Protein: 2g (10%)
Carbohydrates: 7g (34%)
Fat: 5g (56%)
Saturated Fat: 0.5g (5.5%)
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 22mg
Calcium: 46mg
Iron: 0.6mg
Vitamin A: 1060 IU
Vitamin C: 18mg
Fiber: 2g
Kim Galeaz is an Indianapolis-based registered dietitian and owner of Galeaz Food & Nutrition Communications. As a freelance culinary-nutrition consultant, she has worked with many companies, including The Coca-Cola Company, The Kroger Company and Weider Publications, to help position and promote smart and healthy food, beverage and lifestyle choices.
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