Peach Mozzarella And Lettuce Salad Recipes

PEACH CAPRESE SALAD

Steps:

• Tear mozzarella into large pieces. On 2 large plates, arrange lettuce, peach wedges, tomato wedges, mozzarella and basil. Drizzle with olive oil and vinegar; sprinkle with salt and pepper.

PEACH, MOZZARELLA AND LETTUCE SALAD

Steps:

• cut peaches into wedges coat with olive oil, and grill on greased rack for approximately 4-5 minutes. combine lettuce, cucumbers, mozzarella cheese and peaches. Wisk dressing ingredients and put over salads.

TOSSED SALAD WITH PEACHES

Steps:

• Slice three peaches; set aside. Cut the remaining peach in half; place in a blender. Add the sugar, lemon juice, vinegars and salt; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. , In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, romaine, onion and cucumber. Pour about 2/3 cup dressing over salad and toss to coat. , Transfer to a serving platter; top with sliced peaches and bacon. Drizzle with remaining dressing; sprinkle with pecans.

PEACH, MOZZARELLA, AND BASIL SALAD

Steps:

• Cut each peach into 6 to 8 wedges, then cut each wedge in half crosswise.
• In a large bowl, combine the peaches, basil, and mozzarella.
• Drizzle with the oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss.
• (You can cover and refrigerate the salad for up to several hours.) Serve cold or at room temperature.

FEATURED RECIPE: GRILLED PEACH-AND-MOZZARELLA SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Peel and chop 1 peach. Cut remaining 4 peaches into 28 (1/4-inch-thick) rounds, cutting through stem and bottom ends. (Cut peaches inward from sides, cutting each side just until you reach the pit. Discard pits.) 2. Process chopped peach, green onions, next 7 ingredients, and, if desired, tequila in a food processor 10 to 15 seconds or until smooth. Add oil, and pulse 3 to 4 times or until thoroughly combined. 3. Coat cold cooking grate of grill with cooking spray, and place on grill. Preheat grill to 350° to 400° (medium-high). Brush both sides of peach rounds with 1/3 cup peach dressing. 4. Grill peach rounds, covered with grill lid, over 350° to 400° (medium-high) heat 3 to 5 minutes on each side or until grill marks appear. 5. Arrange watercress evenly on 4 plates. Alternately layer 4 grilled peach rounds and 4 cheese slices over watercress on each plate. Top each with 3 more peach rounds. Drizzle with remaining peach dressing. Garnish, if desired. Grilled Peach-and-Feta Salad: Preheat oven to 350°. Arrange 1/4 cup pecans, chopped, in a single layer in a shallow pan. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until toasted and fragrant, stirring after 5 minutes. Reduce peaches from 5 to 4, and reduce salt to 1/2 tsp. Substitute 8 cups loosely packed Bibb lettuce leaves (about 6 oz.; 1 to 2 heads of lettuce) for watercress and 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese for mozzarella cheese. Peel and chop 1 peach. Cut each of remaining 3 peaches into 8 wedges. Proceed with recipe as directed in Steps 2 through 4, decreasing grilling time for peach wedges to 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until grill marks appear. Divide Bibb lettuce and 4 cooked bacon slices, halved crosswise, among 4 plates or shallow bowls. Top with grilled peach wedges. Sprinkle with feta cheese and pecans. Serve with dressing. Makes 4 servings; Prep: 25 min., Bake: 10 min., Grill: 6 min. Note: You can also use a grill pan to get those beautiful grill marks on the peaches.

LETTUCE, PEACHES AND BASIL

Steps:

• If you have time, toast walnuts over medium heat until fragant or use as they are.
• Wash lettuce and spin dry. Put in a large salad bowl.
• Wash and dry peach. Cut in 1/4 inch wedges from pit and add to lettuce.
• Tear basil into 1/2 inch pieces, sprinkle over peach.
• If using cheese for additional color and flavor, crumble over salad.
• Top salad with walnuts and mint leaves.
• For dressing whisk together all ingredients except oil until well blended. Add oil, mix well and taste for a nice slightly sour balance, there will be sweetness from the peach.
• Pour dressing over salad and mix at the table.