A Peach of a Salad

Fresh and zesty, summer is about vibrant salads and this simple dish can be whipped up in minutes, making it?perfect for effortless entertaining?

Grilled Peach and Rocket Salad

Serves 4 as a main course

Ingredients

? 3 ripe peaches or nectarines – 100g rocket – 40g blue cheese – 100g parma ham – 20g toasted pine nuts

Dressing

? 3 tbsp runny honey – 3 tbsp white wine vinegar – salt & pepper – 8 tbsp olive oil

Method

1 Begin by grilling your peaches, you can do this either on a BBQ or on a griddle pan. Slice the peaches and remove stones. Place onto a dry pan and grill for about 1 or 2 mins or until soft and juicy.? – ? – ? ?

2 Meanwhile in a bowl, mix together your rocket leaves with dressing, place on a plate with blue cheese, parma ham and your grilled peaches. Drizzle with a bit more dressing and some pine nuts.

3 Dressing can be made ahead and any leftover dressing can be stored in an airtight container for two weeks.

Recipes, styling and photography by A Fox in the Kitchen.

This recipe appeared in the May-June issue of Image Interiors & Living.