Photo: Mixed Green Salad with Diced Avocado, Peaches, Crispy Bacon, Feta Cheese and Champagne Vinaigrette Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup champagne vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons minced shallots
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and fresh ground black pepper
- 1/2 pound mixed greens
- 1 cup diced ripe peaches
- 1/2 avocado, diced
- 4 strips bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled
- 1/3 cup feta cheese
Directions
In a blender, combine the champagne vinegar, honey, shallots, mustard and garlic. Puree until smooth, 10 to 15 seconds. While continuing to blend, slowly drizzle the olive oil into the blender through the opening in the lid until the dressing is smooth and emulsified. Season with salt and pepper to taste and transfer to a clean, non-reactive container with a lid. Set aside until ready to use, or store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
To make the salad, in a large stainless steel bowl, combine the mixed greens, peaches, avocado, bacon and feta cheese. Drizzle about 1/2 cup of the vinaigrette into the bowl and season with salt and pepper. Toss the salad gently but thoroughly to combine, then serve immediately on chilled salad plates.
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By jentin21_12872838
Seattle, 87
on July 28, 2012
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Absolutely delicious! Guests raved about this salad and ate every last bite. I was skeptical about peaches, bacon and avocados, but it turns out that they are a perfect match. Definitely try this super simple, super tasty salad.
By oopa4me
Illinois
on June 11, 2012
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absolutely delicious on a hot day
By Expat in Holland
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on July 04, 2010
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Wow, this was a great refreshing salad. I served it as a first course, at a little 4th of July party I celebrated with some expats friends. Everyone loved it! The combinations of flavors were fabulous. The only change I made was to use Sherry vinegar finstead of Champagne vinegar, which I am unable to find in grocery stores in Holland. Other than that, the recipe was made as stated. I will definitely be making this salad again! It is a perfect summer salad. Thanks Mr. Lagasse for another fantastic recipe......you never fail to please!
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