SALAD WITH YELLOW PEACH AND SALAD DRESSING

Normally just toss a salad together and say: “side sorted”.
Today I put some thought into it.

2 ripe yellow peaches, sliced
½ small red onion, thinly sliced
2 cups spinach
¼ loosely packed cup basil leaves
¼ cup julienned carrots
2 tablespoons mild goats cheese
⅓ cup walnuts, roughly chopped
⅓ cup pine nuts
For the dressing:
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons honey
½ teaspoon salt
black pepper, to taste
edible flowers, optional

Make the vinaigrette.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
Layer the spinach and basil in a shallow serving bowl or platter.
Add the remaining ingredients. Evenly arrange the peaches, onions, goat cheese, and walnuts over top.
Finish and serve. Dress the salad to taste. Enjoy immediately.

Recipe and Photo: Natacha Visagie