Avocados (Persea Americana) are an excellent source of potassium, fiber and vitamins C,K, folate and B6. If you thought bananas were a great potassium source, you may be surprised to know that avocados have 60 percent more potassium than bananas and they are sodium and cholesterol-free. This easy-to-make recipe features fantastic food pairing—fat and carotenoids. Combining leafy greens with avocado encourages the body to absorb carotenoids which are powerful antioxidants found in a variety of fruits and vegetables.

Recipe Information: Avocado Fruit Salad

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
• 1 teaspoons lime peel, grated
• 1 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• One 10-ounce package mixed baby greens
• 4 kiwis, peeled and sliced in half rounds
• 4 grapefruits, sectioned
• 2 cups strawberries, sliced
• 2 star fruits, sliced
• 1/2 ripe avocado, sliced

Directions

• To make the salad dressing, whisk together all the ingredients from olive oil to black pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
• Combine the remaining ingredients, excluding the avocado, in a large bowl. Drizzle with dressing, tossing to coat. Place the avocado slices on top and serve immediately.

Nutrition (Per Serving)

• Calories: 150 cal
• Total fat: 5g
• Saturated fat: 1g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 85mg
• Carbohydrate: 29g
• Fiber: 10g
• Protein: 3g
• Calcium: 60mg

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