melon, mache & pecan salad with peach vinaigrette
My family and I have been making it a point to eat healthier foods. This salad came into my mind, after seeing all the fresh and delish melons at the market. My family and I love the flavors, plus the ease in preparing this salad is very helpful too!!
prep time
20 Min
cook time
5 Min
method
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yield
6 servings
Ingredients
- FOR SALAD:
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- - *peach vinaigrette
- 5 cups cantaloupe melon, cut into 1 1/2 to 2-inch cubes
- 1 package (6-oz.size),mache lettuce,(lambs lettuce),thoroughly washed
- - salt and ground black pepper to taste
- FOR PEACH VINAIGRETTE:
- 1/4 cup seasoned rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup peach preserves
- 2 tablespoons water
How To Make melon, mache & pecan salad with peach vinaigrette
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Step 1Heat oven to 350 degrees. Arrange pecans in a single layer onto a baking sheet. Bake for 5 minutes, or until lightly toasted. Cool on a wire rack 15 minutes, or until completely cool; set aside.
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Step 2Meanwhile, in a blender, prepare peach vinaigrette. Combine rice wine vinegar, olive oil, peach preserves, and water. Process until blended smooth.
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Step 3In a large bowl, combine cantaloupe melon cubes and mache lettuce. Add the peach vinaigrette, tossing gently until coated. Transfer melon and mache salad mixture onto a large serving platter with shallow sides or 6 individual salad plates. Sprinkle evenly with toasted pecans and Gorgonzola cheese. Sprinkle evenly with salt and ground black pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
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