-----------------------------------SALAD----------------------------------- 1 ea Romaine lettuce, torn

1 ea Scallion, chopped

1/2 ea Green bell pepper, diced

1 ea Celery stalk

1 ea Granny Smith apple, diced

1/4 c Walnuts, toasted

----------------------------------DRESSING---------------------------------- 2 lg Ripe tomatoes

1/8 c Almonds, toasted

2 tb Lemon juice

1 tb Olive oil

1 ts Hungarian paprika

Salt & pepper Combine salad ingredients in a large salad bowl. Set aside. Wash tomatoes & place in a blender or food processor. Process until smooth. Add the remaining ingredients & process until the almonds are smooth & the rest of the ingredients have been well blended. Check the seasoning. Place in a glass jar & refrigerate until ready to serve. Toss prepared salad with dressing. You may not need to use it all. Serve with lots of fresh Italian home-made bread for a refreshing main dish salad in the summer. VARIATION: Substitute pine nuts for the walnuts in the salad. Add a couple of mushrooms if so desired.