Sunday Supper...Summer Salads
Sunday, July 22, 2012 at 01:00AM
I've just been in the mood to cook this weekend...
A friend gave us some delicious heirloom tomatoes and fabulous peaches...We sure didn't want those to go bad ...Two salads that I have been waiting to try..
Grilled Peach and Buffalo Mozzarella with Arugula and Fresh Corn and Tomato...Yum! Yum!
Recipe from Farmhouse Table
Grilled Peach Salad with Buffalo Mozzarella & Arugula
6 peaches, cut in half and pitted
salt
3-4 large handfuls arugula, washed and dried
1 small red onion, slivered
5 oz. buffalo mozzarella or other fresh mozzarella, torn into bite-size pieces
4 Tbs. white balsamic vinegar
2 tsp. honey
2 tsp. dijon or whole grain mustard
2 Tbs. minced chives
1/3 c. olive oil
2 Tbs. creme fraiche or 1 Tbs. heavy cream
Light a fire in grill and let it burn down to med-hot. Lightly salt the cut sides of the peaches, drizzle very lightly with olive oil and place cut side down on the grill. When the peaches are charred and just beginning to soften, remove them to a platter and set aside.
Make the dressing: place vinegar, honey, mustard and chives in a small bowl. While whisking constantly, slowly drizzle in olive oil until emulsified. Whisk in the creme fraiche or cream.
Toss arugula and onion with vinaigrette and place on serving platter or dish. Nestle peaches and mozzarella amongst greens and drizzle with a little more dressing. Sprinkle with coarse sea salt and serve.
Fresh Corn and Tomato Salad
Recipe from A Bountiful Kitchen
6 ears corn
3 large fresh tomatoes
1/2 large onion or about 1 cup chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
two to three sprigs fresh oregano (optional)
2 tablespoons white vinegar ( I used white balsamic)
1/4 cup olive oil
coarse sea salt
fresh ground pepper
Boil corn in large pot of water for about 7 minutes. Drain and plunge corn into cool water. Cut corn off cob and set aside to cool completely. Chunk tomatoes and onion. Coarsely chop basil and strip the oregano off stems. Place cooled corn, chopped vegetable and herbs into large bowl. Toss with vinegar and olive oil. Season to taste. Serve chilled or room temperature
Sister and I came up with our own recipe for herbed baked chicken a few years ago...
This is delicious in the oven or smoker...and the left overs make wonderful chicken salad...
Use medium size chicken breasts with the bone and skin on. You can use just about any fresh herbs with this recipe but we like fresh basil or sage and thyme, sliced onions and sliced lemons. Pull the skin back on the breast and fill with herbs, onions and lemon slices...also drizzle inside the skin with olive oil as well as all over the outside. Season with salt and pepper or additional seasoning of your choice. Bake at 350 until done.
Juicy and delicious!
No fancy table this Sunday...I've spent too much time in the kitchen...
Yeah, that's me right!!!!!!
It's your turn. Let's talk!
Reader Comments (9)
WOW! This looks absolutely delish! I love having a new recipe with all the sweet summer corn that abounds these days.
And I can always use a great chicken recipe.
Oh and Gwenyth…I"m sure you are that fabulous!
Thanks for sharing :)
I made a similar salad last night for our dinner, grilled tomatoes, chicken and corn on the cob and cut the corn off the cob and toss into the salad. I made cronstini from focaccia with a few different cheeses. Add a glass of wine and it was the perfect summer meal. I hope you enjoy your fresj tomatoess Mona!
XX
Debra~
YUM! I have food on my mind today too...well every day for that matter:) Grilled peach salad looks delish! And I make the tomato and corn salad and its a favorite of mine:)
Both of these salad dishes look amazing! Corn salads are new to me and I must say sounds especially delicious! I'll be trying this at my house this week!
Mona,
Both salads look yummy and I think you look great! HA I love both Gwyneth and her mom, Blythe Danner. She was a terrific actress!
I slow roasted some home grown tomatoes yesterday. I sliced the tomatoes and lay them on a cookie sheet. I sprinkled Herbs de Provence, a little sea salt and pepper and drizzled with olive oil. I baked them for 2.5 hours and they were delicious! I love tomatoes!
WOW mona, these are keepers. love tomato & corn salad but the grilled peach looks divine!
love to you
debra
Love summer salads. The peaches have been outstanding this year. Corn, tomatoes & basil go together so well. If you don't stop me, I could dive right into the peach one.
Happy Sunday.
Sam
I can smell he peaches now, Mona. These salads looks amazing!
I hope that all is well with you.
Happy Monday.
Teresa
xoxo
The peaches have been outstanding this year. Corn, tomatoes & basil go together so well. If you don't stop me, I could dive right into the peach one.