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WATERCRESS SALAD WITH AVOCADO

Dressing:
4 Large Garlic cloves
2 Thick Slices of red onion
1/3 Cup Pomegranate juice
1/4 Cup Fresh lime juice
1 Tbs Molasses
1 Tbs Minced, seeded, serrano chilies
3/4 tsp Aniseed
3 Tbs Olive oil
2 ½ Tbs Chopped fresh cilantro

Salad:
4 Large Oranges
5 Cups Thinly sliced red cabbage
3 Bunches Watercress, stems trimmed
5 Green onions, cut into thin strips
2 Large Avocados, peeled, pitted, cut lengthwise into ½-inch thick slices

For Dressing:
Finely chop garlic and onion. In a small bowl, whisk pomegranate juice, lime juice, molasses, Serrano chilies and aniseed. Then, whisk in olive oil. Add the chopped garlic and onion. Season with salt and pepper. Whisk in cilantro.

For Salad:
Peel and pith oranges. Cut along segments. Combine cabbage, watercress, green onions and oranges in large bowl. Add dressing and avocado slices and toss gently to coat. Transfer salad to large platter and serve.

Servings: 12

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

       
Amount Per Serving      
Calories   145.21  
Calories From Fat (48%)   69.40  
Calories From Protein (6%)   8.77  
Calories From Carbs (46%)   67.04  
Calories From Alcohol (0%)   0.00  
    % Daily Value
Total Fat 8.09g   12%  
Saturated Fat 1.11g   6%  
Monounsaturated Fat 5.36g      
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.95g      
Trans Fatty Acids 0.00g      
Cholesterol 0.00mg   0%  
Sodium 28.05mg   1%  
Potassium 523.63mg   15%  
Carbohydrates 18.51g   6%  
Dietary Fiber 5.18g   21%  
Sugar 9.32g      
Sugar Alcohols 0.00g      
Net Carbohydrates 13.32g      
Protein 2.97g   6%  
Vitamin A 2103.72IU   42%  
Vitamin C 73.18mg   122%  
Calcium 98.94mg   10%  
Iron 1.00mg   6%  
Vitamin E 1.61IU   16%  
Thiamin 0.14mg   9%  
Riboflavin 0.14mg   8%  
Niacin 1.06mg   5%  
Vitamin B6 0.27mg   14%  
Folate 61.51µg   15%  
Pantothenic Acid 0.78mg   8%  
Phosphorus 60.57mg   6%  
Magnesium 33.89mg   8%  
Zinc 0.43mg   3%  
Copper 0.13mg   7%  
Manganese 0.29mg   14%  
Selenium 1.45µg   2%  
Alcohol 0.00g      
Caffeine 0.00mg      
Water 154.34g      

Serving size: 1 serving
Percent daily values based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients.

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