LETTUCE WITH APRICOT SALAD AND HONEY-RASPBERRY DRESSING

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Lettuce With Apricot Salad and Honey-Raspberry Dressing image

Not only do the apricots add a beautiful color to this salad, but they contain nutrients to help hearts and eyes. To our diets they add vitamin A (a powerful antioxidant) and C, potassium, beta-carotene and that much needed dietary fiber.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Fruit

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 small head iceberg lettuce (or your choice)
1 cup dried apricot, slivered
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
1/2 tablespoon honey
1 minced small shallots or 2 tablespoons onions
salt and pepper
6 large cupped boston lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • Tear lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Place in bowl and sprinkle with apricots.
  • Process olive oil, vinegar, honey and onion or shallot.
  • Pour dressing over lettuce and toss. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Arrange over Boston lettuce on individual plates. Spoon lettuce/apricot mixture over.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.5, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 13.4, Carbohydrate 26.3, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 21.2, Protein 2.3

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