Tomato and Peach Salad with Bellini Vinaigrette (Eatable Popcorn)
Tomato and Peach Salad with Bellini Vinaigrette (Eatable Popcorn)
YIELD: makes 2 salads
TIME: 30 min
In collaboration with Eatable Popcorn I’ve created some delicious recipes which highlight their popcorn. In this recipe I’ve featured Poppin’ Peach Bellini; popcorn infused with real peach wine from the Niagara Region. The idea behind this recipe is to use popcorn as an alternative for croutons.
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Ingredients
For the Salad:
6 cherry tomatoes, cut in half
1 peach, blanched, peeled, pitted, cut into 8 pieces
1 tbsp of pesto
2 tbsp goat cheese
1 tbsp chopped nuts such as pecans, walnuts, almonds
micro-greens such as basil sprouts
edible flowers
Poppin’ Peach Bellini popcorn from Eatable Popcorn
Salt & Pepper to taste
For the Bellini Vinaigrette:
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
1/4 cup of champagne vinegar
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp of honey
1 peach, blanched, skin removed, pitted, cut into small pieces
3/4 cup olive oil
Salt & Pepper to taste
Preparation
Step 1:
Wash peaches. Fill a large pot with water and bring water to a boil. Using a sharp knife, cut a shallow X on the bottom of the 2 peaches. Immerse peaches in the boiling water. Cook for about 2-3 minutes until the skin of the peaches starts to peel. Using a slotted spoon, transfer peaches to a bowl of ice water to stop peaches from cooking.
Step 2:
When peaches have cooled completely, use a knife or your fingers to peel away the skin. Cut peaches in half and take out pit. Cut the peach in half and cut into 8 pieces. The other peach will be for the Bellini Vinaigrette. Set aside.
Step 3:
Make Vinaigrette: In a blender place mustard, vinegar, honey, peach, lemon juice and blend until puréed. With the blender still on, pour the olive oil in a very slow steady stream. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 4:
Assemble the salad: Mix goat cheese and pesto together to make a smooth paste. Divide mixture onto 2 plates and spread the mixture evenly. Place 4 pieces of blanched peaches on each plate. Wash and cut cherry tomatoes in half. Place 6 half tomatoes on each plate. Garnish with nuts, edible flowers, sprouts and Eatable popcorn. Season peaches and tomatoes with salt and pepper. Dress salad with the Bellini vinaigrette.
