Butter Lettuce and Nectarine Salad

3 cups butter lettuce, chopped
2 medium nectarines, pitted and sliced
1/4 cup almonds, slivered or shaved
1/2 cup strawberries
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon sugar
salt and pepper

1. Combine strawberries, vinegar, oil and sugar in a bowl. Gently mash the strawberries with a fork and season with salt and pepper to taste.
2. Combine lettuce and nectarines on a plate and pour dressing overtop. Garnish with almonds and serve immediately.

Makes 4 servings