Great Greens With Cashews

Here a salad with a bit of crunch! The recipe is from Better Homes and Gardens' Fresh and Simple Vegetable Dinners cookbook(let).

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• FOR DRESSING

• 3⁄4 cup roasted cashews, salted
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon onion powder
• 2  tablespoons lemon juice

• FOR SALAD

• 5  cups  salad greens, torn, mixed
• 1 1⁄2 cups chopped tomatoes
• 2  cups  frozen peas, thawed
• 1⁄2 cup dark raisin
• 3  green onions, thinly sliced

Directions

1. FOR DRESSING ~ In a food processor or blender combine 1/2 cup of the cashews, water, garlic, salt & onion powder.
2. Cover & blend until mixture is smooth & creamy. It will thicken as it blends.
3. Stir in lemon juice & set aside.
4. FOR SALAD ~ In a salad bowl toss together the greens, tomatoes, peas, raisins & green onions.
5. To serve, divide among 4 serving plates or salad bowls.
6. Sprinkle with remaining cashews & drizzle dressing over each serving.