Food Culture of the South
recipe 
yields
6-8 servings
4 just-ripe small peaches, quartered and pits removed
Canola oil
8 cups baby spinach
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1½ cups crumbled goat cheese
1 cup toasted pecans, roughly chopped
Honey balsamic dressing (recipe follows)
¼ cup aged balsamic vinegar
1½ tablespoons honey
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
ingredients
Honey Balsamic Dressing
steps
- Prepare grill at medium-high heat. Toss peaches in canola oil and place directly on grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove from grill and set aside.
- Toss spinach, goat cheese, onions, and pecans with dressing until evenly combined, then arrange grilled peaches on top of salad before serving.
Honey Balsamic Dressing
- Combine first three ingredients in a medium mixing bowl. Slowly add oil in a steady stream while vigorously whisking until fully emulsified.
Date Published: 07.07.12
