This salad is just right to boost your immune system. Citrus fruits add vitamin C and important fibers. Top it off with a light lemon dressing to make this refreshing dish.
- Serves: 4
- Prep time: 45 minutes
While grapefruit contains healthy nutrients, it also has a naturally occurring chemical that interferes with your body's ability to break down cholesterol-lowering statin medications. If you are taking these medications, skip the grapefruit in this recipe.
Ingredients
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups chopped cooked chicken
- 2 mandarin oranges, peeled and sectioned
- 1/8 peeled grapefruit, sectioned
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
Preparation
- In a large mixing bowl, toss the spinach with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chicken, oranges, grapefruit, and almonds to the bowl. Toss gently.
- Arrange on 4 plates and serve.
Nutrition facts per serving
- Calories: 249
- Total fat: 12
- Protein: 24g
- Carbs: 11g
- Sugars: 7g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sodium: 135mg
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This recipe was created by Lori Zanini, RD; CDE. Find more recipes under https://www.lorizanini.com.
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