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Grapefruit Spinach Salad

Grapefruit Spinach Salad

30 Ratings
30 Ratings
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MyPlate Kitchen
Makes: 6 Servings
Total Cost: $$$$

Water chestnuts give this spinach salad a delightful crunch when served with the spicy and tangy dressing.

Ingredients

  • 4 1/2 cups fresh spinach, washed and drained
  • 1 can sliced mushrooms, drained (2 ounce cans)
  • 1 cup water chestnuts, diced (5 oz can)
  • 2 grapefruits, sectioned and diced
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 2 us fluid ounces grapefruit juice
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce, low-sodium
  • 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Tear spinach coarsely and place in large salad bowl.
  3. Add mushrooms, water chestnuts, and grapefruit.
  4. Mix together oil, vinegar, grapefruit juice, soy sauce, hot pepper sauce, salt, and dry mustard.
  5. Toss dressing with spinach mixture and serve.

Notes

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Source:

North Dakota State University Extension Service

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/6 recipe (195g)
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 136
Total Fat 9 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 255 mg
Carbohydrates 13 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 8 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 2 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 37 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 318 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 136
Total Fat 9 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4 g
Linoleic Acid 3 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.6 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 13 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 8 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 2 g
Minerals
Calcium 37 mg
Potassium 318 mg
Sodium 255 mg
Copper 125 mcg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 32 mg
Phosphorus 38 mg
Selenium 2 mcg
Zinc 0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 145 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg
Vitamin B12 0 mg
Vitamin C 40 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 2 mg
Vitamin K 119 mcg
Folate 58 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 1 mg
Choline 20 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Fruits 1/2 cups
Vegetables 1/2 cups

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