Fresh Peach Salad

Fresh Peach Salad

Ingredients
  

For the Salad:

  • ¼ cup sliced almonds
  • 6 to 8 cups mixed greens
  • 3 small (or 2 large) ripe peaches
  • 1 handful red onion slices
  • ½ cup canned corn, drained
  • 2-ounces soft goat or feta cheese, crumbled

For the Dressing:

  • 1-½ tbsp. balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp. maple syrup
  • ¼ tsp. kosher salt
  • Fresh ground black pepper, to taste
  • ¼ cup olive oil

Instructions
 

To prepare the toasted almonds:

  • Place the nuts in a dry skillet (no oil) over medium heat.
  • Heat; shaking the pan and stirring often with a wooden spoon until the nuts are fragrant and golden brown; about 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Remove immediately from the heat and transfer to a plate to stop the cooking.

To prepare the fresh ingredients:

  • Slice the peaches.
  • Thinly slice the onion.

To prepare the dressing:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, olive oil, kosher salt and several grinds of fresh ground black pepper until thick and emulsified.

To assemble and serve:

  • To serve, top the greens with the peaches, almonds, red onion, goat or feta cheese and corn; drizzle with the dressing.
  • Serve immediately. 
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