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  SALADS AND SALAD DRESSINGS:
Spinach, Orange and Avocado Salad
 

 Spinach, Orange and Avocado Salad

 

A great salad in itself...
 

2 Tbs 

 

fresh parsley, chopped

 

1 large 

 

shallot, chopped finely

 

½ tsp 

 

dry mustard

 

½ tsp 

 

celery seed

 

2 Tbs 

 

honey

 

¼ cup 

 

canola oil

 

1/3 cup 

 

cider vinegar

 

1 bunch 

 

spinach, cleaned and torn into pieces

 

1 can 

 

mandarin oranges, rinsed and drained

 

1 large 

 

avocado, diced

 

 

1

Place parsley, shallot, mustard, celery and honey in blender. Begin blending. Pour into small bowl and whisk in oil and vinegar. Chill until ready to serve.

2

Taste... add more honey for sweeter dressing. Add more parsley for more peppery flavor.

3

Combine spinach, mandarin oranges and avocado with dressing to taste.

 

Servings: 6
NET CARBS:  9.07g. per serving

 

 Cooking Tips

*Enjoy the dressing as a marinade for meats and vegetables too.

 

 Nutrition Facts

 

 

 

 

 

Amount Per Serving

 

 

 

Calories

 

177.50

 

Calories From Fat (73%)

 

129.13

 

 

 

% Daily Value

Total Fat 15.09g

 

23%

 

Saturated Fat 1.47g

 

7%

 

Cholesterol 0.00mg

 

0%

 

Sodium 14.44mg

 

1%

 

Potassium 275.81mg

 

8%

 

Carbohydrates 12.06g

 

4%

 

Dietary Fiber 3.00g

 

12%

 

Sugar 7.27g

 

 

 

Sugar Alcohols 0.00g

 

 

 

Net Carbohydrates 9.07g

 

 

 

Protein 1.16g

 

2%

 



 



 
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