Tangerine and Mint Salad
Fennel and mint are a wonderful combination, but the sweet tangerines will carry the salad if you can't find fennel.
Vegan, Lactose-free, High-fiber
INGREDIENTS | SERVES 2
- 1 head green lettuce, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
- 2 tangerines, clementines, or satsuma oranges, sectioned
- ⅓ cup chopped walnuts
- 1 bulb fennel, sliced thin (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Gently toss together the lettuce, mint, tangerines, walnuts, and sliced fennel.
Drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
PER SERVING Calories: 322 | Fat: 27 g | Protein: 6 g | Sodium: 55 mg | Carbohydrates: 17 g | Fiber: 6 g
Get to Know Fresh Mint
If you haven't yet become acquainted with fresh mint, now's the time. It comes in multiple varieties (spearmint, peppermint, even chocolate mint!), and it has dozens of great uses. Fresh mint tastes great in salads, meat dishes, and desserts, and of course, it's wonderful all by itself in hot or iced tea.
