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Saturday, September 10, 2011

Papaya-Avocado Salad


Crunchy jicama and walnuts pair with creamy papaya and avocado for an unusual salad.

Recipe 4 servings, about 2/3 cup each; Active Time: 10 minutes; Total Time: 10 minutes

INGREDIENTS
1 medium papaya, diced
1 medium avocado, diced
3/4 cup diced jicama
2 tablespoons chopped toasted walnuts
2 tablespoons low-fat raspberry vinaigrette

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

NUTRITION
Per serving: 116 calories; 8 g fat ( 1 g sat , 4 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 11 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 2 g protein; 5 g fiber; 23 mg sodium; 325 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C, fiber, folate, potassium, magnesium.

Carbohydrate Servings: 1/2

Exchanges: 1/2 vegetable, 1 1/2 fat

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