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Recipe: Salad greens with pears, fennel and walnuts

  • Healthy carb = whole fruits & vegetables, at least 50% whole grains and no more than 1 tsp of sugar per serving
  • Low sodium = no more than 140 mg of sodium per serving

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Dietitian's tip: Resembling a rounded, swollen cluster of celery stalks with green-tinged ribs, fennel is related to the herb and spice seeds of the same name. All share a mild, sweet licorice flavor. Strip away any coarse outer portion of the fennel bulb before using in recipes.

By Mayo Clinic staff
Serves 6

Ingredients

    6 cups mixed salad greens
    1 medium fennel bulb, trimmed and thinly sliced
    2 medium pears, cored, quartered and thinly sliced
    2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
    1/4 cup toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped
    3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
    2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
    Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

Divide the salad greens onto 6 plates. Scatter the fennel and pear slices over the greens. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and walnuts. Drizzle with olive oil and vinegar. Add black pepper, to taste. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Analysis

(per serving)
Calories157 Cholesterol1 mg
Protein3 g Sodium50 mg
Carbohydrate14 g Fiber4 g
Total fat10 g Potassium391 mg
Saturated fat1 g Calcium66 mg
Monounsaturated fat6 g   
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Nov. 1, 2008

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