Grilled Peach, Onion and Bacon Salad
Grilled Peach, Onion and Bacon Salad
Salads
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Fustini's Medium SELECT olive oil
- 1/4 cup Fustini's Peach balsamic + 1 tablespoon
- 2 tablespoons chopped mint
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 2 tablespoons snipped chives
- 4 ounces feta or blue cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pound thick-sliced bacon
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 3 pounds Vidalia or other sweet onions, cut into 1-inch-thick slabs
- Fustini's Medium SELECT olive oil, for brushing
- 4 large ripe peaches, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 325°,. In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise with the mint, parsley, chives, vinegar, cheese and season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the bacon slices on the sheet in a single layer and sprinkle with the brown sugar and cayenne. Bake for about 25 minutes, until caramelized (the bacon will crisp as it cools). Let cool, then cut the bacon into bite-size pieces.
- Preheat a grill pan. Brush the onions with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill over moderate heat, turning occasionally, until softened and browned 10 minutes. Separate the onions into rings. Brush the peaches with olive oil and grill over moderately high heat until tender, 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate. In a large bowl, toss the onions with the peaches and bacon. Add the dressing and toss to coat. Serve right away.
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