That dinner was this grilled chicken and peach salad and it's one of my favorite new summer recipes. I'm pretty sure the only other time Alex has had this kind of reaction to a salad was when I made this fresh heirloom tomato salad last summer, so I'm guessing this is a once a year occurrence. I'm going for two in 2015 though, so stay tuned!
I loved a good dinner salad in the summer that's filled with hearty ingredients and complimentary flavors. Seasonal produce lends a really great fresh flavor to this salad and the addition of marinated chicken, toasty hazelnuts, and salty ricotta salata is a perfect match for these sweet caramelized peaches.
And to top this whole salad off: A new favorite dressing. I love the delicate flavor of champagne vinegar and have found myself using it a lot recently in summer recipes. This vinaigrette has a very French feel with the champagne vinegar, spicy Dijon mustard, a hint of sweetness from honey, and a generous sprinkle of chives. It's a subtle tangy touch to this sweet and savory salad.
Not to toot my own horn (toot toot), but beyond the flavor of this salad I really love the way that it looks! The slightly charred vibrant peaches, bright greens, and pops of whites and purples... it's a really good looking salad. It's also pretty easy to assemble, so you could serve this one at a summer dinner party and wow your guests without question.
Ingredients:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp. dry seasoning for chicken *I used Bavarian Seasoning from The Spice House
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 Tbs. lemon juice
- 5-6 Tbs. olive oil, divided
- 2 ripe peaches, halved and pits removed
- 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp. honey
- 2 Tbs. champagne vinegar
- 1 tsp. dry chives
- 3-4 cups red and/or green leaf lettuce
- 1/8 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
- 1/4 hazelnuts, toasted and rough chopped *How to toast & skin hazelnuts
- 1/4 cup ricotta salata, grated
In
a large zip locking plastic bag, combine chicken, dry seasoning, salt,
pepper, lemon juice, and 1 Tbs. olive oil. Seal bag, releasing excess
air, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and discard excess liquid. Grill the chicken 5-6
minutes on each side or until cooked through and the juices run clear.
Remove from grill and allow to sit for 5 minutes before cutting into
1-inch slices.
Reduce grill heat to medium. Use a pastry or basting brush to apply a 1/2 Tbs. of oil evenly on the flesh sides of each peach half. Place the peaches on the
grill cut side down. Grill until softened and grill marks begin to
appear. Turn the peaches over and grill on the skin side for an
additional 2-3 minutes and remove.
In
a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, vinegar, chives, and
salt and pepper. Stream in remaining olive oil while whisking until the
mixture is completely combined.
Place greens in the bottom of a large serving bowl. Top with sliced grilled chicken and the grilled peach halves. Sprinkle evenly with red onion, basil, chopped hazelnuts, and ricotta salata. Serve with the vinaigrette.
Pretty nice post. I just stumbled upon your weblog and wished to say that I have truly enjoyed surfing around your blog posts. In any case I will be subscribing to your rss feed and I hope you write again soon 먹튀신고
ReplyDeleteGreat share!
ReplyDeleteLoved all that you shared, and you are right, one cannot deny the power of Google. I simply love it and am part of a number of communities too. The point you mention in your post sand blasting machine manufacturer in India that are very useful for me. I understand the way of the attractive to the customer with the products.
Keep it works and share with us your latest information on Sand Blasting Machine for Sale, Sand Blasting Machine Manufacturer, and Small Sand Blasting Machine. For more Information click on Sand Blasting Machine , Portable Sand Blasting Machine, Shot Blasting Machine, Portable Shot Blasting Machine, Grit Blasting Machine, Portable Grit Blasting Machine, thermal spray gun, abrasives media.
They are similar to small communities that you own - check them out if you haven't already.It's all got a lot better than before!t.
Visit on our website : www.blaster.co.in
Also Check Blaster Machines
Portable Sand Blasting Machine | Sand Blasting Machine
Portable Shot Blasting Machine | Shot Blasting Machine
Portable Grit Blasting Machine | Grit Blasting Machine
shot blasting cabinets | shot blasting room
sand blasting cabinet | sand blasting room
grit blasting cabinets | grit blasting room
zinc spray gun | flame spray gun
thermal spray gun | thermal spray wire
abrasives media | steel shots
sand blasting nozzle | grit blasting nozzle
Thanks for sharing. Have a nice week ahead.
Regards,
Purnima Sharma.
It is in point of fact a nice and helpful piece of info. I’m happy that you shared this helpful info with us. Please stay us up to date like this. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDelete토토
온라인경마
I gotta favorite this site it seems extremely helpful very helpful
ReplyDelete바카라사이트
토토사이트
Whats Happening i am new to this, I stumbled upon this I’ve discovered It absolutely helpful and it has aided me out loads. I am hoping to give a contribution & assist other users like its helped me. Great job.
ReplyDeletemajortotositepro2.21726
racesiteinfo2.21727
oncasinositeinfo2.21728
totopickpro2.21729