As some of you may know, I am a huge advocate of having fruit and nut in my salads (see my “Collection of Delightful Fruit and Nut Salads” under “Salad Recipes” button), so I’m pleased as punch to share with you yet another fruit & nut salad recipe variation. Here’s a healthy grapefruit & pecans salad recipe for...

Boston lettuce fans, from http://www.free-gourmet-recipes.com

Boston Lettuce with Grapefruit and Pecans - serves 6

1 large head boston ,butter or bibb letuce, rinsed and dried
2 grapefruit
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup pecan pieces, toasted

Tear leaves for salad. peel and section grapefruit, collecting the juice in a bowl.
Mix in the lemon juice and pour over lettuce. Toss to coat evenly.
Place lettuce on individual plates, and garnish each portion with several grapefruit sections and a sprinkling of pecan pieces.

Nutrient Analysis per serving:
Calories 88 kcal
Protein 2 g
Fat 5 g
Carbohydrate 11 g
Sodium 5 mg
Cholesterol 0 mg