Mikk's Messages Post 3 - Tree Ripe Peaches

Peaches:

• Only 39 calories and contains no saturated fats.
• Low in Cholesterol and Sodium with a great source of Dietary Fiber.
• Good source of Vitamin A, Niacin and Potassium and a very good source of Vitamin C.
• Consuming delicious, fresh peaches helps the body develop resistance against infectious agents and helps scavenge harmful free radicals.

Recipe of the Week: Grilled Peach and Watercress Salad

• Half of a Peach (seeded, quartered and grilled)
• 1 1/2cups Watercress (washed and trimmed)
• 1 head Purple Belgian Endive (chopped)
• 5 pieces Bocconcini Mozzarella (cut in half)
• 1 tsp. shaved Red Onions
• 2 tbsp. White Balsamic Vinaigrette
• 1 tsp. Olive Oil
• Pinch of Salt
• Pinch of Pepper

White Balsamic Vinaigrette:

• 1/2 cup White Balsamic Vinegar
• 1/2 tsp.  Shallot (chopped)
• 1/2 tsp. Garlic (chopped)
• 1 tsp. Dijon Mustard
• 1 cup Olive Oil
• Pinch of Salt
• Pinch of Pepper

Add Shallot, Garlic, Dijon Mustard and White Vinegar in a bowl and blend using a hand mixer. As the mixer is blending, slowly add oil until the mixture is emulsified. Add Salt and Pepper to taste.

Cut the Peach in half and remove the seeds. Then cut the Peach in quarters and grill to your liking and set aside. In a bowl, place the Watercress, Endive, Onions, and White Balsamic and mix gently. In another bowl, toss theo Boconcini with Olive Oil and salt and pepper to taste and set aside.

Place the salad mixture on a plate of your choice, add Bocconcini and Peaches around the plate. Season with Salt and Pepper and serve.