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A colorful main dish salad that takes advantage of Summer’s seasonal fruit.  Made with fresh salad greens, ham, peaches and blueberries then topped with a homemade creamy peach dressing.

Ham & Peach Summer Salad

Dressing
1 peach or nectarine, peeled and sliced
3 tablespoons orange juice
1/2 cup whipping cream, whipped

Salad
3 cups torn salad greens
2 cups cubed cooked ham
2 medium peaches or nectarines, peeled and sliced
1-1/2 cups fresh blueberries
3/4 cup chopped celery

Directions
Place 1 sliced peach and orange juice in blender container.  Cover; blend until smooth.  Transfer mixture to medium bowl; fold in whipped cream; refrigerate.

To assemble salad, place greens on serving platter or individual serving plates.  Arrange ham, peaches, blueberries and celery over greens.  Serve with prepared dressing.  4 servings.

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A cool and creamy fruit salad made with pudding and whipped topping.  Delicious served as a side salad or dessert.

Creamy Fruit Salad

Ingredients
1 (4-ounce) container vanilla pudding
1/2 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 cup seedless green grapes, halved
1 cup miniature marshmallows
1 (8-ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained
1 cup sliced, fresh strawberries

Directions
Combine pudding and whipped topping in medium bowl; mix well.  Add grapes, marshmallows and pineapple; stir gently to combine.  Fold in strawberries.  Serve immediately.  8 servings.

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