Diabetic Recipes

Mixed Greens with Jicama and Chili Vinaigrette

(makes 6 servings)

1	tablespoon (15 ml) fresh orange juice

1/2	tablespoon (7.5 ml) fresh lime juice

1	tablespoon (15 ml) canola oil

1	tablespoon (15 ml) water

1/2	teaspoon (2.5 ml) chili powder

1/4	teaspoon (1.25 ml) salt (optional)

6	cups (1.5 l) mixed salad greens

8	ounces (240 g) jicama, peeled and cut into thin julienne strips

2	1/2-inch (6.25 cm) orange rind, cut into thin julienne strips

In a cup, combine orange juice, lime juice, oil, water, chili powder, and salt, if using. Whisk until well combined.
Toss with salad greens. Divide between 6 salad plates. Top with jicama strips and garnish with orange strips.

Per Serving:	47 calories (44% calories from fat), 1 g protein, 3 g total fat (0.2 g saturated fat), 6 g carbohydrate, 3 g dietary fiber, 0 cholesterol, 18 mg sodium
Exchanges:	1 vegetable, 1/2 fat

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