This lovely salad came from my friend Jenny, who got it from a meal-planner website that she is really enjoying (I'll add a link here when I get the name!). THANK YOU JENNY! It was delightful, and adding some nuts might be a nice touch! A simple success for two book clubs I hosted in January! It will be wonderful for a summer picnic, and it's great now, so we can pretend!
MEAL PLANNING in general can be a very effective way to SAVE money, eat HEALTHIER, and feel more ORGANIZED!
Try planning just 2 meals for next week and see how it goes! I bet you'll like the feeling! Tell me how it went!
Nectarine Garden Salad
2 nectarines, chopped
1 1/2 c red grapes
~1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
~2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
~1-2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
~Tbsp agave nectar
1 small bag mixed greens
Be daring and just pour some vinegar and oil without measuring, a small amount of crushed red pepper, and perhaps a dash of salt. A bit of agave adds a taste of sweetness, but you've got the fruit, so you don't need much. Combine all ingredients but greens in a bowl to marinate for 30 min or so. Mix in greens and enjoy!
For a bit about the benefits of hot pepper, read HERE!
If this stirs your taste buds, you might want to try Italian Orange Fennel Salad!
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