Thursday, March 19, 2009

Papaya - Avocado Salad

Recipe from EatingWell Magazine April/May 2006

From Sarah Fletcher, a great healthy salad that highlights our two specialties, papaya and avocado, in a light dressing. Looks easy to fix and good to eat.

Makes 4 servings, about 2/3 cup each

  • 1 Caribbean Red papaya, diced
  • 1 SlimCado avocado, diced
  • 3/4 cup diced jicama
  • 2 tbs chopped toasted walnuts
  • 2 tbs low-fat raspberry vinaigrette

    Toss papaya, avocado, jicama, walnuts and raspberry vinaigrette in a medium bowl.

NUTRITION PROFILE:Low Calorie High Fiber Low Sodium Low Cholesterol Low Sat Fat Heart Healthy

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 116 calories; 8 g fat (1 g sat, 4 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 11 g carbohydrate; 2 g protein; 5 g fiber; 23 mg sodium; 325 mg potassium.What you get: Vitamin C, fiber, folate, potassium, magnesium.1/2 Carbohydrate Serving