Citrus, Tomato & Asparagus Salad - South Beach Diet Lunch Recipe

South Beach Diet Lunch Recipe - Citrus, Tomato & Asparagus Salad - Free South Beach Diet Recipes - South Beach Diet meal menu plan online

South Beach Diet Phase 1, 2, & 3
Prep Time: 15 min
Total Time: 15 min
Makes: Makes 8 servings, 1/2 cup each.

INGREDIENTS : South Beach Diet food list

1/3 cup SOUTH BEACH DIET™ Italian Dressing
1/4 cup finely chopped green onions with tops
1 tsp. grated lemon peel
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
2 large tomatoes, thinly sliced
18 large asparagus spears, cooked until crisp-tender
1/4 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Reduced Fat Mozzarella Cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

DIRECTIONS : South Beach Diet cook book

Mix dressing, onions, lemon peel and lemon juice until well blended.
Arrange tomatoes on serving platter; top with asparagus. Drizzle with dressing mixture.
Sprinkle with cheese and parsley.

South Beach Diet Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 45
Total fat 2.5 g
Saturated fat 0.5 g
Cholesterol 5 mg
Sodium 135 mg
Carbohydrate 5 g
Dietary fiber 1 g
Sugars 3 g
Protein 2 g
Vitamin A 15 %DV
Vitamin C 20 %DV
Calcium 4 %DV
Iron 4 %DV

SOUTH BEACH DIET™ Tip
This low-fat salad of fresh asparagus and tomatoes drizzled with a lemon vinaigrette is the perfect side dish for cooked fish or lean meat.

How to Cook Asparagus Spears
Tie kitchen string around bundle of asparagus spears. Add to saucepan of boiling water, with water just coming to bottoms of tips. Bring to boil on medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 3 to 4 min. or until asparagus is crisp-tender.

Cooking Know-How
Choose asparagus spears with closed compact tips, round stalks and a rich green color.