Farmers Market Peach Salad
ACTIVE TIME: 15 min. TOTAL TIME: 20 min. SERVES: 4
4 peaches, halved and
pitted 1 Tbs. dried oregano 1 shallot, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
2 Tbs. balsamic vinegar
1⁄4 cup olive oil
6 cups mixed greens 4 tomatoes, diced
2 Tbs. chopped fresh basil 4 oz. ricotta salata or feta
cheese, crumbled
1⁄2 cup popped amaranth
1⁄4 cup cooked bacon
crumbles For a twist sure to satisfy the meat lovers at your table, top each salad with 4 oz. of grilled and sliced flank or skirt steak
Heat grill for indirect cooking. Grill peach halves 5 min. or until starting to brown, turning once. In bowl, whisk together next 5 ingredients and salt and pepper to taste until smooth.
In large bowl, toss greens, tomatoes, basil, cheese, amaranth and bacon with dressing to coat; divide among 4 plates. Top each with 2 grilled peach halves.