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Beet and Spinach Salad

One cup of spinach has only about 40 calories and is a good source of vitamins and minerals.

  1. In a bowl or serving platter, place the spinach, red grapefruit, sliced avocado and beets.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the Orange Vinaigrette Dressing ingredients.
  3. Lightly drizzle dressing into the salad. Season with salt and black pepper and enjoy.
easy Level | 15 minutes Total time | 160 Calories

Ingredients:

  • 4 c fresh baby spinach

  • 1 red grapefruit, peeled and sectioned
  • 1 large avocado, halved, seeded, peeled, and sliced

  • 12 canned sliced beets, drained (about 4 ounces)
  • Orange Vinaigrette Dressing:
  • c fresh orange juice (from an orange—not concentrate)
  • 2 t red wine vinegar

  • 2 t olive oil

  • t salt
  • dash ground black pepper

Nutrition Information:

Total fat: 10 g; Saturated fat: 1.5 g; Trans fat: 0 g; Cholesterol: 0 mcg; Sodium: 200 mg; Carbohydrates: 18 g; Fiber: 6 g; Sugars: 9 g; Protein: 3 g; Vitamin D: 0 mcg; Calcium: 43 mg; Iron: 1.3 mg; Potassium: 454 mg