TOSSED SALAD WITH PEACHES

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Here's a colorful salad with a wide range of tastes and textures that go together so well. There are sweet peaches, tart lemon, tangy vinegars and all kinds of crunch from greens, bacon and nuts. -Denise Elder, Hanover, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

4 medium ripe peaches, peeled
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup canola oil
6 cups spring mix salad greens
4 cups torn romaine
1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
1/2 cup thinly sliced cucumber
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

Slice three peaches; set aside. Cut the remaining peach in half; place in a blender. Add the sugar, lemon juice, vinegars and salt; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. , In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, romaine, onion and cucumber. Pour about 2/3 cup dressing over salad and toss to coat. , Transfer to a serving platter; top with sliced peaches and bacon. Drizzle with remaining dressing; sprinkle with pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 131mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges