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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Packed full of good-for-you stuff, a wonderful blend of tastes and textures with a low-fat, tart dressing. **Note: If you currently take cholesterol-lowering medication (statins) such as Lipitor, discuss grapefruit consumption with your doctor! (Studies show that an enzyme in grapefruit interacts with statins, causing an increased & potentially harmful blood level of medication.) Ingredients:
1 (16 ounce) package fresh spinach leaves |
3 large grapefruits, peeled and sectiond |
3 large oranges, peeled and sectioned |
1 (6 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained |
2 tablespoons vegetable oil |
3 tablespoons grapefruit juice |
2 tablespoons wine vinegar |
1 tablespoon soy sauce |
1 dash tabasco sauce |
1/4 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced |
2 tablespoons bacon bits (or 3-4 slices bacon, fried crisp and crumbled) |
Directions:
1. Wash spinach, break into bite size pieces & arrange in a salad bowl. Top with grapefruit & orange sections and water chestnuts.
2. Mix dressing ingredients together until well blended & pour over salad and chill for 30 minutes.
3. To serve, garnish with mushrooms and bacon.
4. ** Cooks note: - this dressing is tart. Add sugar or Splenda, to taste, if you prefer it sweet.
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