Description
Crunchy greens are layered with sweet sliced peaches, smoky bacon bits, creamy feta and crunchy pecans. A silky honey lemon vinaigrette brightens each bite, creating a perfect harmony of sweet, salty and tangy flavors.
Ingredients
- 2 peaches
- 6 slices bacon
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, then transfer to paper towels to drain.
- Crumble cooled bacon and set aside.
- In a small bowl whisk olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper until emulsified.
- In a large bowl combine salad greens, sliced peaches, red onion, crumbled bacon, feta cheese and pecans.
- Drizzle vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Divide salad among plates and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh ripe peaches for the best flavor
- Substitute walnuts for pecans if preferred
- Salad is best served immediately to prevent soggy greens
- Vinaigrette can be prepared a day ahead and stored refrigerated