Apple Banana Salad with Peanuts

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Enjoy a fresh, flavorful change of pace with a surprising mix of lettuce, apples, and bananas,topped with a paprika dressing. This is a quick, easy meal for a busy day.

INGREDIENTS

12 ounces lettuce mix
2 ripe bananas
2 1/2 medium apples, sliced (14 oz. of sliced apples) 3/4 cup unsalted dry roasted peanuts

FOR THE DRESSING

1/3 cup plain low-fat yogurt
2 tablespoons fat-reduced mayonnaise
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons paprika


Directions
1. Whisk together dressing ingredients.
2. Slice bananas.
3. In a large salad bowl, toss mixed greens, banana and apple slices, peanuts, and dressing.

Tips on how to select and store bananas:

• Choose bananas that are slightly green on the stem and tip. They should be firm, without bruises.
• Store unripe bananas at room temperature. Store ripe bananas in refrigerator for up to two weeks; peel may turn black

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