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Grapefruit Spinach Salad

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Makes: 6 Servings

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 163
Total Fat 10 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 260 mg
Carbohydrates 18 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Sugars 9 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 2 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 41 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 339 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 163
Total Fat 10 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4 g
Linoleic Acid 3 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.5 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 18 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Sugars 9 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 2 g
Minerals
Calcium 41 mg
Potassium 339 mg
Sodium 260 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 35 mg
Phosphorus 49 mg
Selenium 2 mg
Zinc 0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 113 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.2 mg
Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg
Vitamin C 41 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 2 mg
Vitamin K 101 mcg
Folate 41 mcg
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 1 mg
Choline 23 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Fruit 1/2 cups
Vegetables 1/2 cups
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