Nectarine Salad

I got this nectarine salad recipe from Hannah. It's been my potluck pleasebringasalad salad this summer.

Hannah shared it in our church newsletter as a family favorite. Now it's a family favorite at my house too. Thanks Hannah!

Nectarine Salad

10 c. mixed salad greens

1 small red bell pepper, diced

2 nectarines, sliced thin

3 oz. crumbled feta cheese

1/2 c. toasted pecans

1/2 c. sweetened, dried cranberries

salt and pepper

In a salad bowl combine greens, pepper, nectarines, feta, pecans and cranberries. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Dressing:

1/2 c. sugar

1/3 c. white wine vinegar

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. dry mustard

1 T. grated onion

1 c. canola oil

1 kiwifruit, peeled and chopped

1 T. poppy seeds

Mix sugar, vinegar, salt, dry mustard, and onion in blender. **With motor running, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Add kiwifruit and mix until thickened. Fold in poppy seeds.

Drizzle salad with dressing to taste and toss to coat. Garnish with a few cranberries.

*Cheater tip: If you live local, the Boxx Berry Farm Key Lime Salad Dressing can be used instead of making the dressing. I found this by accident and it was a happy accident. Though we love the poppyseed kiwi recipe more.

**I stop and start my blender as it is a powerful machine and I'd have a mess.