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Enjoy this flavorful salad blending the flavors of pineapple, green apple and yellow pepper. This Simply Salad contest winning dish was submitted by Priscila Forteza, UMass Memorial Health - HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital, Clinton, MA. 

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 2 c. chopped celery
• 2 pineapple slices, chopped (not too small or they fall apart)
• ½ c. yellow pepper, chopped into small cubes
• 3 strawberries, chopped (not too small or they fall apart)
• 1 green apple, chopped
• 1 T shallots
• 1 T fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 T extra virgin olive oil
• 2 T white vinegar
• Salt

Directions

Combine all the ingredients. Adjust the salt...

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