Peachy Tossed Salad

  Salads

I like to serve this refreshing salad in the summer, when the lettuce in my garden is fresh and sweet peaches are in season. It's a real treat, especially when served with pork.

Peachy Tossed Salad

Average Rating: 4

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 15 min.
YIELD: 16 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 to 3/4 cup olive oil
  • 8 cups torn fresh spinach
  • 8 cups torn Bibb or Boston lettuce
  • 4 medium peaches, peeled and sliced
  • 4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Instructions

  • 1. In a blender, combine the first eight ingredients. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Process until blended.
  • 2. In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, lettuce, peaches and bacon. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 92 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 113mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
1 vegetable, 1 fat.

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