Peach and Walnut (or Pecans) Salad ππ₯
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Description:
This delightful Peach and Walnut (or Pecans) Salad is perfect for a refreshing luncheon or a light snack, especially when paired with a cheesy biscuit or some warm cinnamon toast. Originally inspired by a Cooking Light recipe, it has evolved to suit our taste buds perfectly. The beauty of this salad is that it benefits from a couple of hours of chilling, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.
Ingredients:
- 1 fat-free cream cheese
- 4 1/2 walnuts
- 1/4 cup pecans
- Lettuce leaves
- Ground cinnamon
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 112.6
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 1.7mg
- Sodium: 121.5mg
- Carbohydrates: 17.8g
- Fiber: 2.1g
- Sugar: 14.3g
- Protein: 4.7g
Keywords:
Cheese, Fruit, Vegetable, Canadian, Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Kid Friendly, Potluck, Spring, Summer, Winter, < 15 Mins, No Cook, Refrigerator, Beginner Cook, Easy, Inexpensive
Instructions:
| Step | Instruction |
|---|---|
| 1 | Drain peaches in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1/4 cup juice. |
| 2 | Combine the reserved juice and cream cheese, stirring well with a whisk. |
| 3 | Stir in the walnuts or pecans. |
| 4 | Divide the peaches among 6 lettuce-lined bowls or plates. |
| 5 | Drizzle 3 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture over each serving and sprinkle with cinnamon. |
Tips:
- To enhance the flavors, allow the salad to chill for a couple of hours before serving.
- You can substitute walnuts with pecans or vice versa based on your preference or availability.
- Feel free to customize the salad with additional ingredients like sliced strawberries or blueberries for an extra burst of flavor and color.
- Serve alongside a warm cheese biscuit or cinnamon toast to complement the salad’s flavors perfectly.
Enjoy your refreshing and nutritious Peach and Walnut (or Pecans) Salad! π₯π
