We're doing something new and fun this summer! We'll be featuring a summertime recipe for you to enjoy. Below you'll find our first one, it's yummy, healthy and quick! It's the perfect time to enjoy a salad with some of your favorite fruits which are currently in season including raspberries, mango, nectarines and strawberries
ingredients
2 cups sliced nectarines or sliced, peeled peaches
1 cup sliced, peeled papaya or mango
1/2 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1/2 cup fresh raspberries
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
6 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
2 tablespoons snipped fresh mint
Fresh mint leaves (optional)
1.In a large bowl, combine nectarines or peaches, papaya or mango, strawberries, and raspberries. Set aside.
2.For vinaigrette, in a small bowl, combine rice vinegar, honey, and toasted sesame oil; beat with a fork or wire whisk. Pour vinaigrette over fruit; toss gently to coat.
3.Toss spinach with fruit mixture. Divide among 6 salad plates. Sprinkle each serving with snipped mint. If desired, garnish with mint leaves. Makes 6 side-dish servings
If you would like to send us your recipe and we feature it in our weekly newsletter, you'll enjoy a $20 Gift Certificate to use at any of the shops in the newsletter your recipe is featured in! Send us an email sharing your favorite summer recipe. Just note in the subject line Favorite Recipe Contest! We'll feature a new recipe every week for all of our subscribers to enjoy! You'll have to check the newsletter each week to see if your recipe is being featured! Sign up for our newsletter here, send us your recipe and then check our weekly newsletter to see if your recipe was chosen for the week!
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Happy Thursday!
Debie
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