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Spiced Pecan Grilled Peach Salad with Goat Cheese

By: Emily Caruso, Jelly Toast

Serving Size: 4
Cook Time: 5 mins Prep
50 mins Cooking

Savory spiced pecans are sprinkled atop grilled peaches, tangy goat cheese and fresh mixed-greens for a refreshing seasonal salad with nice nutty crunch.

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Ingredients

Spiced Pecans:

2 cups pecan halves

1 large egg white

3 tablespoons dark brown sugar

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Salad:

1/4 cup + 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil or pecan oil, divided

1/4 cup white wine vinegar

1 teaspoons Dijon mustard

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/8 teaspoon kosher salt

2 large peaches, halved and pits removed

6 cups mixed baby greens (such as arugula, spring mix, and spinach)

4 ounces soft goat cheese

Process:

  1. Make the Spiced Pecans: Preheat oven to 275 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. In a medium size bowl, whisk together egg white, brown sugar, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and salt until well combined. Fold in pecans and mix until pecans are evenly coated in mixture. Spread in a single layer on prepared baking sheet.
  3. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, stirring occasionally until pecans are fragrant and golden brown. Allow to cool completely.
  4. Make the Salad: In a small bowl, spouted measuring cup, or mason jar, whisk together 1/2 cup olive oil, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and salt and pepper. Set aside.
  5. Brush cut side of peach halves with remaining olive oil and grill on an outside grill or grill pan on stove top set over medium/high heat until grill lines appear and peaches become tender; about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove peaches and cut into slices.
  6. Divide greens among four plates. Top with grilled peach slices and goat cheese. Divide 1 cup of the spiced pecans evenly among the salads and keep the other cup for a snack later. Top each salad with a drizzle of the vinaigrette. Serve and enjoy!

Nutritional Facts:

Calories 460
Fat 41 g
Saturated Fat 8 g
Sodium 310 mg
Carbs 20 g
Fiber 6 g
Protein 10 g

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* U.S. Food and Drug Administration: Scientific evidence suggests but does not prove that eating 1.5 ounces per day of most nuts, such as pecans, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease. One serving of pecans (28g) has 12g of “good” monounsaturated fat and only 2g saturated fat.

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