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Citrus Salad

from Brenda Ponichtera

1 grapefruit, peeled
1 tablespoon salad oil
1 orange, peeled
1 tablespoon water
1 1/2 quarts of greens
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 small red onion, sliced thin
1/4 teaspoon cumin
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/8 teaspoon salt (optional)
1 tablesppon lime juice

Cut fruit into bite-size pieces. Toss with lettuce and onion. Mix remainingingredients for dressing. Drizzle over salad and toss just before serving.

Yield: 8 cups (5 servings)
One serving: about 1 1/2 cups
Per serving: 96 calories, 14 grams carbohydrates, 2 grams protein, 3 grams fatExchanges: 1/2 fruit, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat

This unusual salad is great with Mexican food. The addition of fruit givesthis salad an interesting and refreshing taste. When serving, you may wantto omit the red onion for the children.

Shopping list

grapefruit
salad oil
orange
greens
pepper
red onion
cumin
cider vinegar
salt
lime juice