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Clementine, Raisin & Goat Cheese Salad Sandwich Recipe

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Clementine oranges and raisins are the perfect balance for goat cheese in this quick lunch fix that’s sure to be a break from the routine sandwich. This recipe can also be served as a salad on a bed of greens.

Recipe Cost for 4 People: $11.71 ($2.93/serving)*

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
4 Dandy Clementine oranges 1 cup Sun-Maid raisins 4 oz (1 cup) crumbled goat cheese (or feta cheese) 3 tbsp chopped walnuts 2 tbsp fat-free yogurt, plain 2 tbsp fat-reduced mayonnaise 8 lettuce leaves (Bibb, Romaine, red, or green leaf) 8 slices whole grain bread
Peel Clementine oranges and split each in half. With a sharp serrated knife, chop the orange halves into small pieces. In a medium bowl, mix raisins, cheese, walnuts, yogurt, and mayonnaise. Add chopped Clementine oranges and mix gently. Lay out bread slices. Spread ¼ salad mix on 4 of the bread slices. Add two lettuce leaves to each sandwich; top with 2nd bread slice. Complete this Healthy Plate: Serve with an 8 oz glass of low-sodium tomato juice.

Serves: 4

Fruits & Veggies per Serving 1.75 Cups

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Nutrition Information per Serving:

Calories: 440 Total Fat: 15g Saturated Fat: 5g % of Calories from Fat: 31% % Calories from Sat Fat: 10%		Protein: 16g Carbohydrates: 67g Cholesterol: 15mg Dietary Fiber: 8g Sodium: 400mg


Each serving provides: An excellent source of protein, dietary fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, thiamin, B6, folate, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, and copper, and a good source of riboflavin, niacin, calcium, iron, and zinc.