Mesclun Salad with Radishes, Avocado and Blood Oranges

== Description ==
The mix of gourmet salad greens called mesclun may include oakleaf lettuce, arugula (rocket), frisee, mizuna, mache, radicchio and sorrel. Here, it's brightened with the red flesh of blood oranges.
* Contributed by Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends Y-Group
* Source: www20.mayoclinicembodyhealth.com
* Serves: 6
== Ingredients ==
* 2 small blood oranges or other oranges
* 1 tbsp rice vinegar
* ½ tsp Dijon mustard
* 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
* ¼ tsp salt
* ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
* 6 cups mesclun or mixed young salad greens
* 4 red radishes, trimmed and very thinly sliced
* ½ small avocado, peeled and thinly sliced
* 2 tbsp crumbled blue cheese
== Directions ==
# Working with 1 orange at a time, cut a thin slice off the top and the bottom, exposing the flesh.
# Stand the orange upright and, using a sharp knife, thickly cut off the peel, following the contour of the fruit and removing all the white pith and membrane.
# Holding the orange over a small bowl, carefully cut along both sides of each section to free it from the membrane.
# As you work, discard any seeds and let the sections and any juice fall into the bowl.
# Repeat with the second orange.
# When both oranges are sectioned, squeeze the membranes into the bowl to extract all of the juice.
# To make the vinaigrette, in a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of the captured blood orange juice, the vinegar and the mustard.
# While whisking, slowly add the olive oil in a thin stream until emulsified.
# Whisk in the salt and pepper.
# Reserve any remaining orange juice for another use.
# In a large bowl, combine the mesclun, radishes and orange sections.
# Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to mix well and coat evenly.
# To serve, divide the salad among individual plates.
# Top each portion with slices of avocado and sprinkle with the cheese.
== Nutritional information ==
Per serving:
* 105 Calories | 3g Monounsaturated fat | 3g Protein | 2mg Cholesterol | 14g Carbs | 4g Fiber | 170mg Sodium | 5g Total fat | 1g Saturated fat
* Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid Servings: 1 Vegetables | 1 Fruits | 1 Fats
* Diabetes Meal Plan Exchange: 1 Fruits | 1 Non-starchy vegetables | 1 Fats
* Dash Eating Plan Servings: 1 Vegetables | 1 Fruits | 1 Fats and oils
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