Greens and Grapefruit Salad

Spring is in the air! As the bounty of winter citrus produce begins to yield to the tender greens of spring, this salad helps you bid farewell to winter and welcomes spring with open arms.

The line-up of ingredients:

Kale: Is loaded with antioxidant vitamins, and rich in the natural plant compounds called phytochemicals. Provides high doses of Vitamin K, A and C.
Spinach: One of the best food sources of vitamin K. It’s also rich in flavonoids compounds that do double duty as antioxidants and cancer-fighters.
Dandelion Greens: Contain more beta-carotene than any other green veggie, and have more vitamin A than any food except cod liver oil and beef liver! They are also rich in calcium, potassium, vitamin K and fiber.
Pink Grapefruit: Rich in vitamin C to help boost immune function and reduce inflammation. High in Lycopene which has been shown to have anti-tumor properties. The pectin in grapefruit helps lower cholesterol.
Pine Nuts: Contain vitamins E and K, healthy fats, and are rich in magnesium all of which will boost your energy and support heart health.
Avocado: An excellent source of healthy fats including oleic acid. Oleic acid is rich in antioxidants that help remove toxins from the body, helps boost memory and immune function and increases cardiovascular health.