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Arugula, Peach & Cheddar Salad

Here's how you make Arugula, Peach & Cheddar Salad
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 15m
  • Cook: 4-5m
    • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1/4 cup pecan nuts
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 6 cups arugula (2 bunches)
  • 1 whole peach (sliced - See HINT that follows the Prep Steps)
  • 2 ounces cheddar cheese (sharp, white cheddar, cut into small chunks)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Heat oven to 350F. On a rimmed baking sheet, toast the pecans (tossing once) until fragrant (4-5 min). Allow to cool & then chop.

  • Step 2: In a lrg bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, mustard, honey, salt & pepper. Add the arugula, peach, Cheddar plus the pecans & toss to coat.

  • Step 3: Divide among 4 salad plates or bowls. Do your best to evenly distribute the nuts, peach slices & cheddar cheese.

  • HINT: Halve the peach, remove the stone & cut each half in half again. Now you have 4 quarters that you can cut into 4 slices for each serving.

Tips & Variations

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  • No special items are required

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