Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Avocado Peach Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette

Peaches are beautiful and ripe this time of year so I love incorporating them into salads and deserts. In this recipe, I've paired them with creamy avocados and spicy arugula making a simple well rounded salad. I used raspberry vinaigrette, but any fruity vinaigrette would work great here!

Ingredients:

2 ripe avocados,
8 cups arugula or baby spinach
2 ripe peaches, pitted and diced
Juice of one lemon
Sea salt and pepper to taste
Raspberry vinaigrette (recipe follows)

Directions:

Halve and pit avocados and sprinkle with lemon juice to prevent browning. Toss with arugula and peaches. Place in individual serving bowls and drizzle with dressing.

Raspberry Vinaigrette

Ingredients:

1/2 cup raspberries
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons honey or pinch stevia
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Directions:

Add all ingredients, except olive oil, to a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Slowly add olive oil until well combined and emulsified.

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