Apricot and Cherry Salad with Lime-Poppy Seed Vinaigrette |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Sweet gold and red fruits contrast with peppery green watercress in this refreshing side salad. Ingredients:
1/3 cup sugar |
3 tablespoons water |
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice |
1 teaspoon salt |
1 teaspoon dry mustard |
2 tablespoons vegetable oil |
1 tablespoon poppy seeds |
6 cups trimmed watercress |
4 cups sliced apricots (about 12 medium) |
3 cups halved pitted cherries |
Directions:
1. To prepare vinaigrette, place first 5 ingredients in a blender, and process until blended. Add oil and poppy seeds, and process until blended.
2. To prepare salad, place 1 cup watercress on each of 6 plates. Top each serving with 2/3 cup apricot slices and 1/2 cup cherries. Drizzle 2 tablespoons vinaigrette over each salad.
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