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Fresh Peach Salad 'N' Mixed Greens wtih Cinnamon Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing

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FRESH PEACH SALAD ‘N' MIXED GREENS
WITH CINNAMON RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE DRESSING
4 to 6 servings

 

  • Cinnamon Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing or favorite commercial raspberry vinaigrette dressing as desired
  • 4 to 6 firm ripe peaches, peeled or unpeeled as desired, seeds removed,
  •   thinly sliced, and sprinkled with lemon juice to prevent discoloration
  • 1 cup halved seedless red or green grapes, or a combination
  • About 4 to 6 cups crisp mixed greens, cleaned and dried
  • Coarsely chopped pecans or pecan halves for garnish

 

Prepare dressing and set aside. Prepare fruit. Arrange greens on individual salad plates, dividing evenly.  Top each with peach slices and grapes.  Just before serving, drizzle dressing over each salad and garnish each with a sprinkle of pecans.  Serve immediately.
 

Cinnamon Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing:

  • 1 cup fresh or thawed frozen whole raspberries, stems removed
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • ¼ cup salad oil (corn, canola, or safflower oil)
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons sugar or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
  • Pinch of salt or to taste

 

In a blender container, combine raspberries and vinegar; cover and blend until berries are pureed.  Strain mixture to remove all seeds; discard seeds.  With a wire whisk, gradually beat in oil until dressing is smooth.  Stir in sugar, cinnamon, if desired, and salt.  To store, transfer to a glass jar, seal, and store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

 

Variations: Garnish salad with fresh red raspberries, if desired. 

                   Garnish salad with shredded cheese of choice, if desired. 

                   Add one sliced peeled firm ripe avocado that has been sprinkled with lemon juice to salad mixture. 

                   Add 3 to 4 diagonally sliced green onions (include some green part) or ½ cup coarsely chopped peeled red onion to salad mixture. 

                   Omit grapes and use pitted halved fresh dark (Bing) cherries.