Peach Frisee Salad

MEAL TYPE: Salad, Side Dish

DIETARY RESTRICTION: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian

MAKES 4 SERVINGS

Peach Frisee Salad

The flavor combos in this salad are so delicious, you’ll forget that it’s also wildly healthy. We love how the sweetness of the peaches plays off of the bitter frisee, and the spiced walnuts and tangy goat cheese bring it all together. Recipe courtesy of Stephanie Pearson, Functional Nutritionist/Owner of Daily Nectar, Portland, OR.

INGREDIENTS

4 cups frisee, removed from stem

2 peaches, ripe, cut into bite-sized pieces

2/3 cup walnuts, dry-toasted in a cast iron skillet over medium heat

2 tsp olive oil

1/4 tsp ground ginger

1/4 tsp cardamom

Pinch of ground white pepper

1/2 lb al Vino or another mild goat cheese, cubed

3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

3 tsp balsamic vinegar

Pinch of salt

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INSTRUCTIONS

Toast walnuts in a dry cast iron skillet on medium heat until lightly browned and crisp.
Meanwhile, gently heat one teaspoon of olive oil and mix in ginger, cardamom, and a pinch or two of white pepper. Toss walnuts in spiced oil and set aside to cool.
Tear frisee into bite-size pieces and combine in a bowl with cut peach and cooled spiced walnuts.
In a separate bowl, whisk the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and sea salt together until combined. Drizzle over the salad, toss, and top with cubed cheese.

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