Avocado & Blueberry Fruit Salad

A friend of mine shared this on Facebook.  It sounded so amazing, I couldn't wait to share it.  I'm even more excited about trying it!

Avocado and Blueberry Fruit Salad with Avocado and Blueberry Fruit Salad Dressing

Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

1 large, ripe fresh avocado, peeled, seeded, cut in slices

2 Cups fresh blueberries, rinsed, picked over, well-drained

2 Cups diced fresh apple (two medium apples; peeled, cored, seeded, diced)

2 Cups fresh mango chunks, diced

5 oz package mixed baby greens, or 8 cups mixed lettuces torn in bite-size

2 Tbsp chopped chives or green onion

2 Tbsp walnuts, toasted*, chopped coarsely

1 avocado and blueberry fruit salad dressing. (See below for the recipe for Avocado and Blueberry Fruit Salad Dressing)

Avocado and Blueberry Fruit Salad Dressing

2 Tbsp honey

¼ Cup plain nonfat yogurt

½ tsp ground cinnamon

¼ Cup fresh orange or grapefruit juice

1/8 tsp salt

1/8 tsp ground white pepper

Preparation

1. Place chopped avocado, blueberries, apple, and mango in medium bowl and toss with 4 Tbsp tangy dressing; set aside.

2. Toss salad greens in large bowl with remainder of tangy dressing, and distribute evenly on each of six salad plates.

3. Place an equal portion of dressed fruit/avocado mixture on top of each greens serving.

4. Sprinkle with chopped chives and toasted walnuts to serve.

*To toast walnuts, place nut pieces in dry skillet over medium-high heat and stir occasionally for about seven minutes, or until pieces are browned lightly. Remove from heat. Let nuts cool slightly before chopping and using to garnish salad.

Avocado and Blueberry Fruit Salad Dressing

In medium bowl, mix honey, yogurt, and cinnamon together until smooth and creamy.

Whisk in juice; stir in salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning.

Nutrition

Nutrients per serving: 190 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated, 3g monounsaturated, 2g polyunsaturated), 0mg cholesterol, 36g carbohydrate, 7g fiber, 3g protein, 70mg sodium.