Soups/Salads/Sides

Peach-Wonton Salad with Grilled Chicken
(My own creation and the ONLY salad my hubby ever gets excited about seeing on the table.)

Peach Balsamic Dressing:

• ¼ c. balsamic vinegar
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• ½ c. canola/vegetable oil
• ¾ c. peach jam
• 1 t. mustard
• 1 t. salt

Whisk ingredients and chill until ready to assemble salad.

Salad:

• 1 head iceberg lettuce, torn in pieces
• 1 bag baby spinach, wash and remove stems
• 2 chicken breasts, seasoned with salt and pepper and grilled 5 min. per side
• 1/2 lb. bacon, fried and crumbled
• 3 fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
• 1 c. sliced almonds, sugar cured (To sugar cure, sauté sliced almonds in 2 T. butter.  Sprinkle 3 T. sugar over top. Stir and remove from heat. Set aside.)
• ½ pkg. wonton wrappers, sliced in ¼” strips and fried in additional vegetable oil. Drain on paper towel. Set aside.

Combine salad ingredients with dressing just prior to serving. Serves 15-20.

Note: This salad wilts quickly. It can also be served by placing lettuces in a bowl and serving all toppings and dressing on the side.


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