Summer peachy keen salad

Wed., June 16, 2004

JoAnna M. Lund King Features Syndicate

Nothing says summer quite like a juicy fresh peach! Stir that peach into a delectable creamy salad, and you’re speaking heavenly wonders. Serve this to family or friends and just wait to hear the compliments for the cook!

Summer Peach Salad

3 cups (3 medium-sized) peeled and chopped fresh peaches

1 tablespoon diet lemon-lime soda

1 (4-serving) package sugar-free lemon gelatin

1 cup boiling water

1 cup reduced-calorie whipped topping

1 cup seedless green grapes, halved

Place 1 cup of sliced peaches and soda in a blender container. Cover and process on CHOP for 30 seconds or until smooth. In a large bowl, combine dry gelatin and boiling water. Mix well to dissolve gelatin. Stir in blended peaches. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes. Fold in whipped topping. Add remaining 2 cups chopped peaches and grape halves. Mix gently just to combine. Pour mixture into an 8-by-8-inch dish. Refrigerate until firm, about 3 hours. Cut into 8 servings.

•Each serving equals: 61 calories, 1 g fat, 1 g protein, 12 g carb., 3 mg sodium, 1 g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Fruit.

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