PEACH, PECAN AND PARADISE SALAD

As seen on CHCH Morning Live.

The 3 P’s say in all here! There is sweet. There is heat. There is crunch. With a little bite using the frisse. Now that IS Paradise.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 tsp grated lime zest
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1 small garlic glove minced
  • 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 can or about 2 cups bean medley, drained and rinsed
  • 1 head Frisee chopped into 2-inch pieces
  • 4 peaches halved, pitted, cut in small bite sized pieces
  • cup red onion, finely chopped
  • cup roasted pecans, chopped
  • cup fresh basil, finely chopped
  • 1 jalapeno pepper stemmed, seeded, chopped fine

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Whisk lime zest, juice, honey, garlic and season with salt together in a large bowl.
  2. Whisking constantly, drizzle in oil.
  3. Add beans, peaches, frisee, onions, pecans, basil and jalapeno to bowl toss to combine and serve.
  4. Chef’s Tip garnish with some fresh Ricotta.
About the Author

Chef Darryl Fletcher’s (ChefD) inspiration to pursue a culinary career began while watching Graham Kerr (The Galloping Gourmet) and trying some of their recipes at home.

He is a graduate of the Chef program at Humber College in Toronto, Canada.

ChefD’s career has grown from humble beginnings cooking in his hometown of Kitchener, Ontario, before travelling and learning techniques from all over North America, and then finally coming back home.

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