Caramelized Peach and Smoked Salmon Salad with Honey Dijon Balsamic Vinaigrette
A vibrant and flavourful salad that combines caramelized peaches, smoked salmon, crunchy pistachios, and smoky Cheddar cheese. It's all brought together by a tangy and sweet Honey Dijon Balsamic Vinaigrette, perfectly balanced for this salad. A nutritious, healthy, and tasty meal perfect for any time of day.
Ingredients
- 3 Purple curly kale leaves (stalks removed)
- 30 g rocket (arugula), approximately 2 cups
- 1 large peach
- 4 slices smoked salmon (or more)
- 2 tablespoon crushed pistachios
- 30 g shaved smoked Cheddar cheese, approximately ¼ cup
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil (for frying peaches)
For the Honey Dijon Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing:
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar, approximately 80 ml
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon water
- ⅓ teaspoon thyme
- ⅓ teaspoon rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Kale:Remove the stalks from the kale. Add ⅓ teaspoon olive oil to the kale and massage until the leaves start to soften and wilt.
- Caramelize the Peaches:Heat a teaspoon of coconut oil in a pan over medium heat. Slice the peach and add it to the pan. Fry for 3-4 minutes until golden. Turnover and cook for another 3 minutes or until golden.
- Shave the Cheese:Use a peeler to shave the smoked Cheddar cheese into thin slices.
- Assemble the Salad:On a plate, arrange the massaged kale and rocket. Top with caramelized peaches and slices of smoked salmon. Sprinkle crushed pistachios and add the shaved smoked Cheddar cheese.
- Prepare the Dressing:In a bowl, combine balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, extra-virgin olive oil, water, thyme, rosemary, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Whisk well until all ingredients are well combined. (Dressing is adjusted for this salad to balance the Flavors.)
- Dress the Salad:Drizzle the Honey Dijon Balsamic Vinaigrette over the salad. Toss gently to combine.
- erve:Enjoy this nutritious, healthy, and delicious salad as is, or serve it on a slice of toasted sourdough bread for extra crunch and rustic charm. Enjoy!
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