summer salad – Florida Girl Cooks http://floridagirlcooks.com Seeker of sunshine + exquisite food Sun, 03 Feb 2019 18:29:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.1.1 96532064 GRILLED PEACHES WITH SPINACH AND PROSCIUTTO http://floridagirlcooks.com/grilled-peaches-with-spinach-and-prosciutto/ Fri, 31 Jul 2015 03:35:50 +0000 http://floridagirlcooks.com/?p=314 My husband and I went on a date night tonight and it was truly an experience to remember. We had the pleasure of taking a cooking class together at Sur La Table in Boca ...

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]]> My husband and I went on a date night tonight and it was truly an experience to remember. We had the pleasure of taking a cooking class together at Sur La Table in Boca Raton. We booked it about a month in advance to force ourselves to go on a date, which month to month can be a bit hard to come by for us. They had a salad, entree, side, and dessert all together for a light, flavor-packed, and texture varied summer menu. It was heavenly to just have the quiet time to learn something new with my husband and also to be able to indulge in every last bite of what we had to cook together. This was the salad on the menu and I have adapted it to have peach slices as opposed to the original peach halves. The peach slices add a soft texture, yet densely honey smothered goodness to this salad. Grilled peaches with Spinach and Prosciutto is your next end of summer go-to dish. 

If you are planning on going in South Florida/West Palm Beach area just know that the Palm Beach Gardens Sur La Table does not have cooking classes available. If you sign up at the Boca, Mizner Park location make it a point to take any of Chef Tom Deni’s classes. He’s extremely thorough, friendly and his courteous staff makes the experience fun and easy to follow and enjoy. You may also take your own wine as there is no corking fee and wine glasses are also provided for your use during the class. 

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Grilled Peaches with Spinach and Prosciutto

Ingredients

Honey for brushing
2 firm but ripe peaches, pitted, thick sliced (8 slices per peach)
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
4 cups spinach or watercress, washed and stemmed
Himalayan salt
8 thin sliced of prosciutto
2 tbsp aged balsamic vinegar

Prepare

1. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Pour honey onto a flat plate and lightly brush the peach slices with the honey.
2. Place peach slices on grill and allow to cook for about 4 minutes, turn them over and then grill for 3 more minutes. Remove from grill and transfer to plate.
3. In a small bowl whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice until combined. Place watercress into a medium bowl and toss with enough dressing to lightly coat the leaves. 4. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
5. Divide spinach/watercress between 4 salad bowls, arrange the peaches, pancetta and arugula over the top and drizzle balsamic over each one.

Grilled Peaches with Spinach and Prosciutto
Serves 4
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Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
10 min
Total Time
20 min
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
10 min
Total Time
20 min
Ingredients
  1. Honey for brushing
  2. 2 firm but ripe peaches, pitted, thick sliced (8 slices per peach)
  3. ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  4. 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  5. 4 cups spinach or watercress, washed and stemmed
  6. Himalayan salt
  7. 8 thin sliced of prosciutto
  8. 2 tbsp aged balsamic vinegar
Instructions
  1. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Pour honey onto a flat plate and lightly brush the peach slices with the honey.
  2. Place peach slices on grill and allow to cook for about 4 minutes, turn them over and then grill for 3 more minutes. Remove from grill and transfer to plate.
  3. In a small bowl whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice until combined. Place watercress into a medium bowl and toss with enough dressing to lightly coat the leaves. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  4. Divide spinach/watercress between 4 salad bowls, arrange the peaches, pancetta and arugula over the top and drizzle balsamic over each one.
Adapted from Sur La Table
Adapted from Sur La Table
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]]> 314 SUMMER POMEGRANATE ARUGULA SALAD http://floridagirlcooks.com/summer-pomegranate-arugula-salad/ Sat, 27 Jun 2015 13:22:29 +0000 http://floridagirlcooks.com/?p=709 Summers are for a healthy balance indulging in rich foods and of course ice cream and also for maintaining one’s figure so this is this summer’s go-to salad in our household to bring on ...

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]]> Summers are for a healthy balance indulging in rich foods and of course ice cream and also for maintaining one’s figure so this is this summer’s go-to salad in our household to bring on that balance. We planted a pomegranate tree in our yard four years ago and it has finally reached maturity to offer us pomegranates. I decided to take advantage and use them in these salads and they are great compliment to the arugula and other ingredients. I hope you enjoy this summer pomegranate arugula salad, from my pomegranate tree to yours.

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summer pommegranate arugula salad, salad, summer, summer salad, healthy, organic, homemade

summer pommegranate arugula salad, salad, summer, summer salad, healthy, organic, homemade

Summer Pomegranate Arugula Salad

Ingredients

4 cups arugula, stems removed
1/2 cup pomegranates
1 haas avocado , thinly sliced
4 tbsp reduced white balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup almond slivers
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp fresh cracked black pepper

Prepare

1. Place arugula into a large salad bowl.
2. Open and cut out pomegranates, peel and slice the avocados and place them into the same bowl.
3. Sprinkle items in the bowl with reduced balsamic vinegar, almond slivers, sea salt, and fresh cracked black pepper.
4. Toss and mix to coat with reduced balsamic vinegar.
5. Serve and enjoy!

 

Summer Pomegranate Arugula Salad
Serves 8
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Prep Time
15 min
Total Time
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Prep Time
15 min
Total Time
15 min
Ingredients
  1. 4 cups arugula, stems removed
  2. 1/2 cup pomegranates
  3. 1 haas avocado , thinly sliced
  4. 4 tbsp reduced white balsamic vinegar
  5. 1/2 cup almond slivers
  6. 1/2 tsp sea salt
  7. 1/4 tsp fresh cracked black pepper
Instructions
  1. Place arugula into a large salad bowl.
  2. Open and cut out pomegranates, peel and slice the avocados and place them into the same bowl.
  3. Sprinkle items in the bowl with reduced balsamic vinegar, almond slivers, sea salt, and fresh cracked black pepper.
  4. Toss and mix to coat with reduced balsamic vinegar.
  5. Serve and enjoy!
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