Fast Break Green Salad

Ingredients

Vinaigrette:
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons orange juice
1 teaspoon white balsamic, pear balsamic or white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon olive oil
Pinch salt
Pinch pepper

Salad:
3 tablespoons sliced almonds
1 firm apple such as McIntosh, Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, or Pink Lady, cored and sliced
1 USA pear, any variety, cored and sliced
2 cups tightly packed mixed greens, washed and torn into bite-sized pieces
1 thin slice low-fat ham
1 tablespoon soft goat cheese

Directions

Preheat oven to 350° F.

Make vinaigrette by whisking together all ingredients in a small bowl, or by shaking together all ingredients small jar; set aside.

Place almonds on a baking sheet and roast 6-7 minutes, until light brown.

Meanwhile, core and dice apple and pear. Place greens on a plate, and top with apple and pear slices. Drizzle dressing over all, and scatter with warm almonds. Arrange ham and goat cheese next to greens. Serve.

*Prepare salad without goat cheese for a lower-fat option.

Nutritional Analysis

Per serving for 1 serving:

Calories	400
Fat	18g
Saturated	3.5g
Monounsaturated	10g
Polyunsaturated	3.1g
Carb	56g
Protein	11g

Cholesterol	14mg
Fiber	13g
Calcium	154mg
Magnesium	98mg
Sodium	504mg
Potassium	950mg
Vitamin E	7.2mg*
Gluten-free recipe?	yes

* Total Alpha-Tocopherol Equivalents

Courtesy of the Almond Board of California

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