Peach Salad with Maytag Blue Cheese, Raisins, and Pecans

John Mooney

Bell Book & Candle - NYC

A vinaigrette made with peach juice adds extra summery flair to this simple salad.

Yield

4 servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons peach or sherry vinegar

4 teaspoons peach juice

2 teaspoons lemon olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

3 cups mixed greens

2 tablespoons crumbled Maytag blue cheese

2 tablespoons toasted pecans, chopped

2 tablespoons raisins or currants

1 peach, diced
Half of a peach, sliced, for garnish

Method

Mix the vinegar and the peach juice together in a small bowl. Whisk in the lemon olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Combine the greens, blue cheese, pecans, raisins, and diced peaches in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad; toss gently until the ingredients are evenly dispersed. Divide the salad among chilled salad plates. Garnish with peach slices.


https://www.jamesbeard.org/recipes/peach-salad-with-maytag-blue-cheese-raisins-and-pecans