To make dressing, whisk oil, vinegar, juices, honey, lemon peel and salt together in small bowl. Mix in raisins; let stand 15 minutes. Line 4 plates with lettuce. Arrange prawns and fruits on lettuce. Spoon dressing over.

Ingredients

Dressing

  • 1/3 Cup olive oil
  • 2 Teaspoons white wine vinegar
  • 2 Teaspoons orange juice
  • 2 Teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 Teaspoon honey
  • 1 Teaspoon grated lemon peel
  • Dash of salt
  • 1/2 Cup California golden raisins

Procedure

Salad

  • 1 Package (10 ounces) prepared hearts of romaine
  • 1 dozen large prawns; cooked, shelled and chilled
  • 11/2 Cups pieces of assorted fruits including melon balls, orange slices, pineapple wedges, grapes, kiwifruit
  • Lettuce

Nutrition Facts Per Serving

Calories 320 (Calories from Fat 41%); Total Fat 15 ( Saturated Fat 2; Trans Fat 0; ); Cholesterol 165; Sodium 200; Potassium 625; Total Carbohydrate 28; Dietary Fiber 3; Sugars 23; Protein 20; Calcium 80; Iron 4;

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Raisins are great food choices for most individuals, including those with Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).
- by James W. Anderson, M.D., Professor of Medicine and Clinical Nutrition, Emeritus, University of Kentucky.