"People take pictures of the Summer, just in case someone thought they had missed it, and to prove that it really existed." - Ray Davies ~ Purple Coneflower ( Echinacea ) _____________________ RASPBERRY SPINACH SALAD ~ Make vinaigrette ahead so flavor melds for this lovely summer lunch or supper. _______________ 8 cups baby spinach 1 cup coarsely chopped macadamia nuts 1 - 1 1/2 cup fresh raspberries 3 peeled and thinly sliced kiwi fruit Place spinach in large chilled salad bowl (glass looks great). Add 1/2 cup macadamia nuts, 1/2 of the raspberries and 1/2 of the sliced kiwi. Toss with vinaigrette as needed. Top with remaining macadamia nuts, raspberries, and kiwi. Serve with side slice of Vermont Cheddar Walnut Pie ( 8 servings) Vinaigrette: 2 cups raspberry vinegar 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup vegetable oil 2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard 4 Tbsp. fresh chopped tarragon (2 Tbsp. dried) 1/2 cup maple syrup pinch coarse salt freshly ground pepper to taste Combine raspbe...
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