GINGERED CITRUS-AVOCADO SALAD

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"A citrusy dressing served over a combination of fruits makes this salad so refreshing," says Ruby Williams of Bogalusa, Louisiana. "We enjoy the mix of flavors-mellow avocado, tangy grapefruit and toasted pecans."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 large navel oranges, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 medium grapefruit, peeled and sectioned
1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks, undrained
1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
2 tablespoons fat-free milk
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
6 cups torn leaf lettuce
1 large avocado, peeled and sliced
1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the oranges, grapefruit and pineapple; cover and refrigerate until serving. In another bowl, combine the sour cream, milk, brown sugar, orange zest, ginger and nutmeg. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. , Divide lettuce and avocado among six salad plates. Using a slotted spoon, arrange fruit over lettuce. Drizzle with dressing. Sprinkle with nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 45mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges