When it’s hot, I crave a nice cool salad. This Bacon and Peach Salad would be great, with some sweet and spicy barbecued chicken, perfect for your Memorial Day BBQ! My husband brought home some ripe avocados and sweet little peaches from the farmer’s market this past weekend. If you can’t find peaches yet, give it a few weeks – this salad is worth the wait!
For the dressing, you can use any mild vinaigrette you have in the fridge, or use my recipe below. I used romaine lettuce, but I bet spinach, or even arugula, would be tasty too. This salad is based on an Emeril Lagasse recipe, and he adds feta. I didn’t have any, but next time I make it, I’ll sprinkle on a little feta or crumbled goat cheese. And this dish was so delicious, there WILL be a next time!
Bacon and Peach Salad
Makes four small starter salads or two larger side dish salads
Ingredients:
- 4-5 slices bacon
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- salt and pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 heads romaine lettuce, torn into pieces
- 1 ripe peach, diced
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1 tablespoon crumbled feta for each plate
Directions:
- Dice the bacon and cook until crispy. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
- While the bacon is cooking, add the vinegar, honey, mustard, salt and pepper, garlic powder, and olive oil in a small container with a lid, and shake vigorously to combine.
- To serve, divide the lettuce among the plates and top with bacon, peach, and avocado. Drizzle with the dressing and sprinkle with feta.
Explore, experiment, enjoy! — Dana
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