Another Great Recipe from Dietitian, Lorraine Huntley, M.Ed., RD, LD: Avocado & Blueberry Fruit Salad

Lorraine Huntley

About Lorraine

Lorraine Huntly, M.Ed.,RD, LD. Lorraine Huntley, M.Ed., RD, LD, is a nutrition and fitness expert in Edwardsville, IL and the owner of Right Balance, LLC ~ Nutrition and Fitness Consulting, a private practice whose mission is to provide nutrition and fitness information and education to people within the community. She is licensed and registered as a dietitian with the State of Illinois and a member of the American Dietetic Association.

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Yield: Serves 6 (1 cup) servings

Avocado & Blueberry Fruit Salad

1) 1 large ripe avocado, cut into slices

2) 2 cups fresh blueberries, rinsed and drained

3) 2 cups apples, Red Delicious, peeled and diced

4) 2 cups fresh mango, diced

5) 2 Tbls chives, chopped

6) 2 Tbls walnuts, chopped and toasted

Dressing:

1) 2 Tbls agave nectar

2) 1/4 cup vanilla low-fat yogurt, Stonyfield Farms®

3) 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

4) 1/4 cup fresh orange juice

5) 1/8 tsp. ea: salt and pepper

Preparation:

1) Whisk together dressing ingredients and set aside.

2) Place avocado, blueberries, apple, and mango in medium bowl.

3) Toss with dressing.

4) Sprinkle with chopped chives and walnuts.

Nutritional Facts per serving:

Calories: 197; Total Fat: 7gm; Carbs: 34gm; Protein: 3gm; Fiber: 6gm; Sodium: 14mg