-----------------------------------SALAD----------------------------------- 1 ea Romaine lettuce, torn 1 ea Scallion, chopped 1/2 ea Green bell pepper, diced 1 ea Celery stalk 1 ea Granny Smith apple, diced 1/4 c Walnuts, toasted ----------------------------------DRESSING---------------------------------- 2 lg Ripe tomatoes 1/8 c Almonds, toasted 2 tb Lemon juice 1 tb Olive oil 1 ts Hungarian paprika Salt & pepper Combine salad ingredients in a large salad bowl. Set aside. Wash tomatoes & place in a blender or food processor. Process until smooth. Add the remaining ingredients & process until the almonds are smooth & the rest of the ingredients have been well blended. Check the seasoning. Place in a glass jar & refrigerate until ready to serve. Toss prepared salad with dressing. You may not need to use it
all. Serve with lots of fresh Italian home-made bread for a refreshing main dish salad in the summer. VARIATION: Substitute pine nuts for the walnuts in the salad. Add a couple of mushrooms if so desired.
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