melon, mache & pecan salad with peach vinaigrette
(2 ratings)
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!!
(2 ratings)
yield
6 servings
prep time
20 Min
cook time
5 Min
Ingredients For melon, mache & pecan salad with peach vinaigrette
- FOR SALAD:
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1 cpecans, chopped
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*peach vinaigrette
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5 ccantaloupe melon, cut into 1 1/2 to 2-inch cubes
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1 pkg(6-oz.size),mache lettuce,(lambs lettuce),thoroughly washed
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
- FOR PEACH VINAIGRETTE:
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1/4 cseasoned rice wine vinegar
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2 Tbspolive oil
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1/2 cpeach preserves
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2 Tbspwater
How To Make melon, mache & pecan salad with peach vinaigrette
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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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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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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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