Peach Arugula Salad with Candied Walnuts & Blue Cheese
This peach arugula salad is the perfect summer dish! Candied walnuts, blue cheese and peppery arugula come together with juicy fresh peaches to bring a savory sweet twist to a simple yet incredibly satisfying salad. Delish!
Ingredients
best balsamic
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 ½ tablespoons dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon of sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- kosher salt and pepper
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- To candy the walnuts, place the walnuts, a pinch of salt and the sugar in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Stir to mix. Cook, stirring often, until the sugar melts and fully coats the walnuts, then becomes sticky and fragrant, about 4 to 5 minutes. Place the walnuts on a piece of parchment paper to cool. Once cool, coarsely chop them.
- Toss the arugula with salt and pepper. Add a drizzle of dressing. Top with the peaches, blue cheese and walnuts. Drizzle with more dressing and serve!
best balsamic
- Whisk together the garlic, vinegar, sugar, mustard, oregano and a big pinch of salt and pepper. Whisk in the olive oil until the mixture is thickened and emulsified.
Did you make this recipe?
Be sure to follow @howsweeteats on instagram and tag #howsweeteats. You can also post a photo of your recipe to our facebook page.
I appreciate you so much!