Good Recipes from Friendly Eaters
Red Leaf, Peach, & Walnut Salad
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Dressing
1/3 cup walnuts, toasted
1/2 cup chopped peaches
1/4 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice
Salad
1 head red leaf lettuce, leaves washed and torn into bite-size pieces
2 peaches, halved, pitted and thinly sliced
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted
Put all dressing ingredients in a food processor or high-powered blender and puree until smooth. Add a little water if needed to thin to a pourable consistency. Toss salad ingredients in a large bowl. Drizzle with dressing, toss to coat well and serve immediately.
Adapted from www.wholefoodsmarket.com.
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