Grilled Peach-and-Avocado Salad

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Paula Jones, Youngsville, NC, Southern Living

JUNE 2013

Ingredients

• 1 large peach, peeled and chopped
• 6 tablespoons canola oil
• 2 tablespoons Champagne vinegar or white vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon honey
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 3 large peaches, peeled and halved
• 2 firm avocados, peeled and quartered
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 6 cups loosely packed arugula
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Manchego or Parmesan

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat grill to 350° to 400° (medium-high) heat. Process 1 large peach, peeled and chopped; 6 Tbsp. canola oil; vinegar; and honey in a blender until smooth. Add 1/4 tsp. kosher salt and 1/8 tsp. freshly ground pepper. Gently toss 3 large peaches, peeled and halved, and avocados in 1 Tbsp. canola oil and salt and pepper to taste. Grill, covered with grill lid, 2 minutes on each side or until charred. Slice and serve over arugula. Top with peach vinaigrette and Manchego or Parmesan.