Grapefruit and Spinach Salad

Ingredients

5 cups fresh baby spinach
3 cups peeled and sliced grapefruit
1 large chopped cucumber peeled and seeded
1 bunch of mint leaves (approximately 10 large leaves)
1 chopped red pepper
1 chopped fennel bulb
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Directions

Combine all ingredients in large salad bowl and serve. The juice from the grapefruit acts as dressing; no need for extra dressing.

Preparation time: 10 minutes.

Serving size: 1 to 2 cups.

Nutrition Analysis: 80 cal, 3.5 g fat, 0 mg chol, 30 mg sodium, 12 g carbs, 3 g fiber, 8 g sugar, 2 g protein.

As an advocate of natural food and healthy living, Dr. Keith Kantor is a leading nutritionist and the CEO of Service Foods, Inc.

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