Illinois and Nectarine Raspberry Salad
We went to Illinois for Labor Day weekend to visit my family. We had a great time, but of course the trip went too quickly. I am sorry I haven't updated the blog, we were busy playing and my dad's internet connection is so slow! We live in the boonies and the connection isn't that great:)
One of the highlights of our trip was meeting our five month old niece, Ramona. She is such a doll. My brother and his wife spent most of the weekend with us so I had time to become the favorite auntie:)
We also played tennis, had a bbq, met up with some friends, did some baking, and relaxed. Josh's highlight was probably flying a plane! Our good family friends own a plane and Josh went up for a ride-I was too scared to go, but Josh LOVED it. He took over the controls and even flew the plane for awhile. I am glad he had fun.
Here are some photos from our trip!
My stepmom made this nectarine raspberry salad for our bbq and I loved it. The raspberries and nectarines were ripe and juicy. The dressing was wonderful as well. I am glad she was willing to share the recipe, because I can't wait to make it again! I will post some of our baking adventures soon. My dad makes the best bread!
We had a great trip! I will try to catch up on my blogging this week.
Nectarine Raspberry Salad
Fresh spinach or spring mix
Raspberries
Nectarines, sliced
Dressing Recipe:
1 nectarine, chopped, pit and skin removed
2 T fresh lemon juice
3 T olive oil
1 T honey
Salt and pepper to taste
For the dressing: In a blender add all of the ingredients. Blend until smooth. Taste. Add more salt and pepper if necessary. Serve over salad greens, nectarines, and raspberries. Will keep in fridge for a couple of weeks.
Labels: Fruit, Lichtys' Livin Life, Salads
posted by Maria at
5:14 PM
45 Comments:
So making that salad! Looks awesome! Sounds like you had a great vacation. Scary tiny plane!
Glad you had a great trip. I love fruit in my salads. This sounds so fresh and tasty!
That salad looks awesome! I'm used to strawberry salads, but this is definitely a new take for me. Sounds like you had a wonderful trip!
Sounds like such a great vacation weekend! Your niece is so cute and you and husband make a beautiful couple! This salad sounds wonderful!! YUM!
Awesome salad and trip photos (especially of you and your new niece! So lovely)!!
Looks like you guys had a terrific trip! The salad sounds yummy!
Yum, looks good. Salads are one of my favorite foods.
Sounds & looks like you guys had a blast!
~ingrid
Looks like you had a great vacation. That salad sounds great.
Awesome family pictures. Glad you had a great weekend!
Monica
awwwwww she is SO SO cute! What a pudding! Glad you had fun. That salad looks totally fresh and delicious! Fruit in salads always makes it extra delicious.
Hope you are feeling good (no tummy issues!) and enjoying your Wednesday :)
What an amazing trip! You and Josh are such a great looking couple! And I'm loving that salad... perfect way to close out summer!
Your niece is adorable
Sounds like loads of fun! THe salad looks really good, love the colours.
Looks like you had fun. Cute little Ramona. You look like a natural there holding her!
And the salad--de-lish. I feel like nectarines always kind of get left in the dust of peaches and I actually like them more than peaches. Yum to the salad!
(I would never go fly in or at the controls of a little plane either, but my husband has and loved it!)
Your niece Ramona looks so sweet, I am in love with her.
Glad you had a good trip! The salad looks delicious and refreshing!
i personally think that some sort of fruit should be present in all salads. gorgeous dish!
love the photo of the 'puddle-jumper'. oh how those things scare me.
Glad you had a good time--it's fun to get away and clear the head isn't it?
It was so good to see you
the tennis shot is hilarious :)
Glad you had a fun trip! Ramona is a doll and the salad looks delicious.
xo
glad you had a great trip
what a cutie! and yummy salad, too :)
Yum, that looks great! Sounds like you had lots of fun!:-)
Those are wonderful pictures, it looks like you had a great time! : )
Great looking salad, I'm a big fan of fruit and salad together!
That salad looks divine and now I know why you tweeted about NOT getting in that plane! P.S. The baby equals total cuteness!
Great pictures! Your niece is beautiful! I'm so glad you had fun in Illinois with your family :)
P.S. When I saw the title of this post, I thought "what is an Illinois and nectarine salad??" hehe I thought "Illinois" was some ingredient I had never heard of! :)
It looks like you had fun - Ramona is a doll!
The salad looks so beautiful. I am loving that she put nectarine in the dressing too...YUM!
Beautiful salad Maria it is so colourful and healthy.
Cute family pictures. :-)
Looks like a good time was had by all. Great pic of you, Josh and the baby! Salad looks Yummy. Perfect for a BBQ
Oh that looks wonderful! Wish i could have visited you while you were in my neck of the woods! :)
I was thinking about you over in my neck of the woods this weekend. :) Glad you got to meet your cute niece and spend some time at home. That's the best. I leave today to go meet my new nephew. YAY!
Such a cute baby! I'm glad you were able to have some time with your family and get a great recipe in the deal!
What a sweet, sweet baby! I just love those pictures of you all. The salad looks amazing and I can just imagine the bright flavors. So glad to hear you enjoyed your time away. it is always hard to come home after trips like that, isn't it?
yummmm that salad looks fab! glad you guys had so much fun in IL!
Gorgeous! I love the pictures!
Hello Mary, I found your blog on the net, I'm from Brazil, my name is Adriana, I loved your recipes, always come back to say hello. Sorry for the English used a translator google. So Long Drika
Cute niece and what a fun trip!
Hello Mary, I found your blog on the net, I'm from Brazil, my name is Adriana, I loved your recipes, always come back to say hello. Sorry for the English used a translator google. So Long Drika
What a cute little bebe! That salad is literally make my mouth water! YUM
What fun pics! Thanks for sharing.
This salad sounds delicous! I actually have lots of nectarines hanging around from a costco purchase. Ill give this a try. :) thanks
Ramona is adorable!! What a cutie pie. I would have been too scared to go oup in the plane too.
And what a lovely salad, it looks delicious!
Looks like a fun time! I love tennis.
I don't know about that plane flying, though. Sounds scary!
Adorable niece! Love the salad.
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