Peach and Walnut (or Pecans) Salad

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 16

Peach and Walnut (or Pecans) Salad for a healthy lunch or dinner

by The Chefin Salad

Prep

10 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

10 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 can sliced peaches in juice , undrained and chilled
	4 1/2 ounces fat free cream cheese , softened
	1/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts or 1/4 cup pecans
	curley leaf lettuce leaf
	ground cinnamon

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

180

Sugar

10g

Fat

Peach and Walnut (or Pecans) Salad is a refreshing and nutritious salad that can be enjoyed as a light lunch or dinner. This recipe is a great choice for those who are looking for a healthy and satisfying meal. The combination of sweet peaches and crunchy nuts creates a perfect balance of flavors and textures. The salad is dressed with a creamy, cinnamon-flavored cream cheese mixture that is both delicious and low in fat. Served on a bed of curly leaf lettuce leaves, this salad is a feast for the eyes as well as the taste buds. Try this recipe today and taste the flavors of summer!

Instructions

1.	Drain and rinse the canned peaches with cold water.
2.	In a mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese and cinnamon until smooth.
3.	Gently fold in the peaches until well coated with the cream cheese mixture.
4.	Add the chopped walnuts or pecans and mix together.
5.	Serve the salad on a bed of curly leaf lettuce leaves.

PROS

This Peach and Walnut (or Pecans) Salad is a quick and easy recipe that can be made in minutes.

The salad is low-fat and contains healthy fats from the nuts.

The salad is a good source of vitamins and minerals from the peaches and lettuce leaves.

This recipe can be easily adjusted to accommodate dietary restrictions or preferences.

CONS

The canned peaches may contain added sugar and preservatives.

If using pecans, they may be more expensive than walnuts.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Peaches are a good source of vitamin C and dietary fiber.
Walnuts and pecans are rich in healthy fats and antioxidants, such as vitamin E.
Curly leaf lettuce is packed with vitamins and minerals, including vitamin A and potassium.