Monday, January 31, 2011

Santa Fe Nectarine Salad

Makes 6 servings
Prep Time: 15 min.

Dressing
1/2 cup peach preserves
1/4 cup lime juice
2 Tablespoons oil
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
Salad
2 cups finely shredded coleslaw blend (from 16-oz. pkg.)
2 cups torn mixed romaine and leaf lettuce (from 10-oz. pkg.)
2 medium nectarines or peaches, pitted, thinly sliced
1 cup seedless red grapes
1 to 2 jalapeño chiles, finely chopped, if desired
2 Tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, if desired

Directions:
1) In small bowl, combine peach preserves, lime juice, oil, ground ginger, and salt to make the dressing. Mix well.
2) In large bowl, combine coleslaw blend, lettuce, nectarines or peaches, grapes, jalapeño chiles, and cilantro to make salad ingredients.
3) Just before serving, add dressing and toss gently to mix.

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