Did you know that the official state fruit of Texas is grapefruit? This fruit is a delicious way to add a kick of citrus to your salad! This recipe is a great way to make use of the whole grapefruit, by including it in the salad and the delicious vinaigrette.
How to Pack the Perfect Salad In a Jar
Healthy grab-and-go meals are an easy and healthy cost-effective alternative to eating out on your lunch break. Eating salad for meals is one step to keep you on track to maintain your goal weight. With a large variety of ingredients and flavors to choose from, salad jars are a great way to have a meal loaded with nutritious vitamins and minerals.
As with any dish, it can be easy to add items that are higher in calories. To keep your salads lower in calories, choose your options wisely and use a measuring cup to keep your layers light and full. The best part about making a salad in a jar is creating a tasty masterpiece with all the ingredients that you enjoy the most!
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Mango Salad
Ingredients
- 3 mango diced
- 2 cups blueberries
- 1/2 cucumber thinly sliced
- 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger chopped
- 1 garlic clove chopped
- 1 tablespoon mint finely chopped
- 1/2 cup parsley finely chopped
- 1 lime juiced
- cayenne pepper to taste
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Instructions
- Wash you hands, clean your work area, and wash fruits and vegetables.
- Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl.
- Gently toss with lime juice.
- Chill. Sprinkle lightly with cayenne pepper just before serving.
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Spinach- Avocado Salad with Grapefruit Vinaigrette
This Spinach and Avocado Salad with Grapefruit Vinaigrette is the perfect way to celebrate a glorious winter crop here in Texas, grapefruit! This tangy salad makes the perfect addition to any dinner.
Ingredients
For the salad
- 1.5 lbs. fresh spinach rinsed and dried
- 0.5 lb. fresh arugula rinsed and dried
- 1 1/2 cup red onion sliced
For the vinaigrette
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 Tbsp. honey Juice and zest of 1 Ruby Red grapefruit
Toppings
- 2 avacados sliced
- 2 Ruby Red grapefruits peeled, sectioned, and chopped
- 1/4 cup pecans chopped
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Instructions
- 1. Wash your hands and clean your cooking area. 2. In a large bowl, toss together the salad ingredients. Set aside. 3. In a small bowl or container with lid, whisk or shake all of the vinaigrette ingredients. 4. Assemble the toppings over the salad mixture. Top with the vinaigrette and serve.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition facts per serving: 190 calories, 16g total fat, 2g saturated fat, 0g trans fat, 25mg sodium, 11g total carbohydrate, 3g dietary fiber, 6g sugars, 2g protein, 45% vitamin A, and 35% vitamin C. percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000- calorie diet.
Ensalada de Pollo Estilo Búfalo
Ingredients
- 1 libra de pechugas de pollo sin hueso y sin piel, cortadas en cubos
- 2 cucharaditas de aceite de oliva
- 1/4 cucharadita de pimienta
- 2 cucharadas de salsa picante estilo Luisiana
- 1 racimo de lechuga romana
- 3 tallos de apio picados
- 1 taza de zanahorias rallades
- 1/2 taza de aderezo "ranch" bajo en grasas
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Instructions
- En un sartén antiadherente grande, saltee el pollo en el aceite hasta que ya no esté rosado. Cuele el pollo, y revuelva con la salsa picante y la pimienta con el pollo.
- Divida la lechuga romana entre 4 platos. Ponga el pollo, el apio y las zanahorias sobre la lechuga. Sírvalo con el aderezo.
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