"Meatless Monday" Recipe of the Week - Avocado and Mango Salad with Acai-Berry Vinaigrette

This week's "Meatless Monday" Recipe of the Week is Avocado and Mango Salad with Acai-Berry Vinaigrette. The recipe is from the Diabetic Gourmet website and magazine. The Diabetic Gourmet website has a great selection of Diabetic Friendly recipes along with tips and news on how to manage your Diabetes. Enjoy and Eat Healthy!  http://diabeticgourmet.com/

Avocado and Mango Salad with Acai-Berry Vinaigrette

This fresh and nutritious salad of chopped greens, sliced avocado and mango is drizzled with a vibrant vinaigrette dressing.

Ingredients

1/2 cup V8 V-Fusion Acai Mixed Berry juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, minced
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
6 cups chopped Romaine lettuce
1 medium mango, peeled, seeded and sliced (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 medium avocado, peeled, pitted and sliced (about 1 1/2 cups)
Fresh raspberries for garnish (optional)

Directions

Beat the V8, oil, vinegar, water, mustard, garlic and black pepper in a medium bowl with a whisk or fork.
Divide the lettuce among 4 salad bowls. Top with the mango and avocado slices. Spoon 2 tablespoons vinaigrette over each salad.
Garnish with fresh raspberries, if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
Calories: 122
Protein: 1g
Sodium: 49 mg
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Fat: 8g
Carbohydrates: 12g

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