Pear and Avocado Salad

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100% would make this recipe again

A simple and easy to make salad, yet well presented.

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Ingredients

??? Boston lettuce ???
??? pears ???
??? avocados ???
??? extra virgin olive oil ???
??? lime juice, freshly squeezed ???
??? Dijon mustard ???
??? maple syrup ???
??? salt [optional] ???
??? ground pepper to taste [optional] ???
??? cayenne pepper [optional] ???
??? dried cranberries ???

Method

  1. Rinse and spin-dry the lettuce, then arrange the leaves on a plate.
  2. Peel the pear, discard the core then cut into thin slices. Peel the avocado, remove the stone, then cut into thin slices. Arrange the pear and avocado slices on top of the lettuce leaves.
  3. Add the oil, lime juice, mustard, and syrup to a small bowl, then season with salt and pepper. Add a pinch of cayenne pepper. Whisk well using a fork until the vinaigrette is emulsified. Pour it over the salad.
  4. Add the cranberries and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts Table

per 1 serving (90 g)

Amount

% Daily Value

Calories

130

Fat

10 g

16 %

Saturated 1.4 g
+ Trans 0 g

7 %

Cholesterol

0 mg

Sodium

10 mg

0 %

Carbohydrate

10 g

3 %

Fibre

3 g

11 %

Sugars

6 g

Net Carbs

7 g

Protein

1 g

Vitamin A

12 %

Vitamin C

9 %

Calcium

2 %

Iron

4 %
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Claims

This recipe is :
Diet-related health claims  :
Artery-healthy, Heart-healthy
Excellent source of  :
Vitamin K
Good source of  :
Folacin, Vitamin E
Source of  :
Fibre, Manganese, Pantothenic Acid, Vitamin A
Low  :
Saturated Fat, Sodium
Free  :
Cholesterol, Trans Fat
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DIABETES Exchange

1 serving of this recipe is equivalent to :
Food Group Exchanges
Fruits ½
Vegetables 0
Fats 2
Other Foods 0
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