Apple Salad W Figs & Almonds - 17g Carbs, 3g Fiber
From The Mayo Clinic
Dietitian’s tip: Figs — a sweet fruit with soft flesh and tiny
edible seeds — are a good source of iron, calcium and phosphorus.
Dried figs are a good source of fiber. You can eat figs raw, with
or without their peel, or use them in baked goods.
Low sodium = no more than 140 mg of sodium per serving
Low fat = no more than 3 g of fat per serving
SERVES 6
2 large red apples, cored and diced
6 dried figs, chopped
2 ribs of celery, diced
1/2 cup fat-free lemon yogurt
2 Tbsp slivered almonds
2 carrots, peeled and grated
In a small bowl, combine the apples, figs and celery. Add yogurt
and mix thoroughly. Serve on separate plates topped with almonds
and garnished with grated carrots.
Nutrition per Serving:
95 Calories, 0mg Cholesterol, 2g Total fat, Trace Saturated fat,
1g Monounsaturated fat, 2g Protein, 35mg Sodium, 323mg Potassium,
17g Carbs, 3g Fiber, 73mg Calcium
Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid Servings:
1 Fruits
Diabetes Meal Plan Exchanges:
1 Fruits
Dash Eating Plan Servings:
1 Fruits