Pork and Peach Summer Salad

August is national peach month, making this the perfect time for this salad.
Pork and Peach Summer Salad
Pork and Peach Summer Salad. Linda Gassenheimer/TNS
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By Linda Gassenheimer From Tribune News Service
I used pork, fresh peach slices, red bell pepper and almonds for a variety of tastes and textures in this summer supper. It’s a treat when ripe, juicy peaches are in season. In fact, August is national peach month. The sweet peach slices provide a contrasting sweet flavor to the tangy dressing.

Some Peach Tips

How to pick a ripe one: Peaches should give slightly to palm pressure. Avoid ones with any very soft spots. Unripe peaches can be placed in a paper bag and left at room temperature to help speed ripening. Store them at room temperature until ripe. Once ripe, place them in a plastic bag and refrigerate. They will keep this way up to five days.

Helpful Hints

  • Ripe plums, or nectarines can be substituted for peaches.
  • Any type of short cut pasta such as penne can be used.

Countdown

  • Place water for pasta on to boil.
  • Make sauce and set aside.
  • Saute pork and complete recipe.

Shopping List

To buy: 1 box rotelle pasta, 3/4 pound boneless pork chops, 2 ripe peaches, 1 bag washed, ready-to-eat lettuce, 1 bunch parsley (optional garnish), 1 bottle honey, 1 bottle reduced-fat vinaigrette dressing, 1 bottle balsamic vinegar and 1 bottle olive oil spray.