Stone Fruit Salad with Spiced Almonds

This refreshing salad is a great way to enjoy a variety of stone fruits. You will have extra spiced almonds; they make a great snack.

Ingredients

Spiced Slivered Almonds

1 cup slivered almonds

1 tablespoon olive oil

½ teaspoon cumin

½ teaspoon Kosher salt

¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Pinch of cayenne

Directions

Heat a cast iron pan and pour the toasted almonds in a single layer on the bottom. Toast stirring frequently for 3 to 5 minutes or until the almonds become fragrant and slightly browned. Remove from pan and set aside.

Remove the same pan from the heat for a few minutes to cool slightly.

Return pan to medium heat.

Add olive oil and spices stirring constantly for 1 minute or until spices are incorporated with the oil.

Return the slivered almonds to the pan and stir over the heat for 1 to 2 more minutes and until almonds are well coated.

Remove from the pan and let cool before serving.

Avocado Lime Dressing

2 tablespoons avocado oil

2 tablespoons lime juice

1 teaspoon honey

1 tablespoon shallot, minced

2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, minced

Salt to taste

Combine ingredients in a bowl. Whisk together until incorporated.

Stone Fruit Salad with Spiced Almonds

Serves 2

5 oz. mixed greens washed and dried ¼ cup Avocado Lime Dressing (recipe above)

1 peach, pitted and sliced

1 plum, pitted and sliced

6 cherries, pitted and halved

¼ cup feta cheese

1 red onion ring, thinly sliced and separated

¼ cup Spiced Almonds (recipe above)

In a bowl, toss greens with dressing until evenly coated.

Divide greens on two plates.

Add the rest of the ingredients, evenly divided.