In celebration of summer, here is part two of our Peach Trilogy from superstar catering company Martin & Fitch. The combination of sweet summer peaches wrapped in smoky paper thin sheets of ham kissed with mustard vinaigrette…a simple yet tantalizing summer delight. Enjoy!
Prosciutto wrapped grilled peach salad with whole grain mustard vinaigrette
Recipe courtesy of chefs Maura Martin and Phoebe Fitch
Photography: Noelle Grosso
Ingredients
- 2 firm peaches
- 8 slices prosciutto
- Olive oil for brushing
- 4 cups mixed salad greens, like frissee, arugula, watercress, tot soi (an Asian salad leaf)
- ¼ cup cucumber, cut into small squares
- ¼ cup cherry tomatoes
- ¼ French feta cheese, cut into squares
Salad Dressing
- 2 T whole grain mustard
- 2 T honey
- 3 T white balsamic or dark balsamic vinegar
- ½ cup fruity XVOO
Grilling Peaches
Quarter peaches and remove stone.
Wrap each piece with 1 slice of proscuitto and brush with a little olive oil.
Grill briefly on each side until you have nice grill marks. This can be done on indoor or outdoor grill. Set aside
Preparing the Salad
Mix salad greens, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and feta with just enough dressing to coat.
Plating the Dish
Divide between 2 plates. Place 4 peach pieces on each plate and drizzle with a little dressing.
Reserve extra dressing for another day. Serve immediately.
