With Labor Day approaching, I want to focus on some healthful dishes you can serve at your family barbecue or bring to a picnic or potluck.
Yesterday’s recipe for Grilled California Nectarine and Butter Lettuce Salad is one surefire hit, with grilled nectarines sharing the stage with chicken breast, green onions, pistachios and bacon. Today’s recipe is just as delicious, but you don’t have to grill the nectarines. You can prep the salad beforehand and add the dressing just before serving.
Prep time is 15 minutes, and all of the ingredients should be available at your local natural and organic food store.
Nectarine Melba Salad
Makes 6 servings
Salad
1 5-ounce bag mixed-greens salad
2 green onions, sliced
1 California nectarine, pitted and sliced
1/4 cup toasted, chopped pecans
1 cup fresh raspberries
Nectarine Vinaigrette
1/3 cup pureed or finely mashed California nectarine (about 1 small nectarine)
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/3 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
- Place the mixed greens, onions, nectarine slices and pecans in a large salad bowl.
- Whisk together the dressing ingredients, and drizzle over the salad; toss well to coat.
- Top with raspberries, and toss very lightly.
Recipe and photo courtesy of the California Tree Fruit Agreement
[...] “Labor Day is devoted to no man, living or dead, to no sect, race or nation,” said American activist and labor leader Samuel Gompers, who founded the Federation of Organized Trades and Labor Unions in 1881. It was renamed the American Federation of Labor (AFL) in 1886. Take time to nurture your organic spirit on this very important, not-too-laborious day. And keep this in mind: Both political parties have chosen their candidates (who have, in turn, announced their running mates), so reflect on what work means to you in these challenging economic times. Are you happy? Are you well compensated, or are you struggling to make ends meet? Are you better off now than you were 8 years ago? Regardless of past political allegiances, educate yourself on the candidates’ positions before Election Day. If you’re planning an organic picnic, barbeque, potluck gathering or other festivity today, there’s nothing wrong with making kitchen labor easier. Check out the two easy-to-prepare salad recipes we posted this weekend in honor of Labor Day: Nectarine Melba Salad and Grilled California Nectarine and Butter Lettuce Salad. [...]
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