Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
What these numbers assume — 4 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Grapefruit | 1/2 fruit (123g) | 52 |
| Tomato | 1 medium (123g) | 22 |
| Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Lettuce | 1 cup shredded (36g) | 5 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- a head of lettuce
- two green peppers
- three tomatoes in shreds
- one large grapefruit
Directions
Seed two green peppers, boil two or three minutes, then cut in shreds. Shred the dark and light leaves of a head of lettuce or endive separately; cut three tomatoes in shreds, remove the peel and skin from one large grapefruit. Arrange each article separately upon the serving plate, having a circle of light and then dark green material around the edge, and pour over French dressing.
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