Best Poached Summer Peaches With Stilton Strawberry Salad Recipes

PICKLED STRAWBERRY SALAD

Steps:

• Toss 2 cups halved strawberries and 1 sliced shallot with 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar, 2 teaspoons sugar and a pinch of salt; let sit 10 minutes. Remove the berries and shallot with a slotted spoon. Whisk 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon dijon mustard, and salt and pepper into the vinegar mixture. Toss with 6 cups mesclun greens and the berry mixture. Top with hazelnuts and goat cheese.

POACHED STRAWBERRIES, PEACHES, AND MANGO OVER CRUSHED ICE

Steps:

• Using a paring knife, scrape the seeds from the vanilla bean and place in a large saucepan. Add the empty vanilla pod, grape juice, star anise, cinnamon stick, and orange zest. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat and cook for 5 minutes. Add the strawberries, mango, and peaches. Simmer for 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and allow the fruit to cool completely in the syrup, about 1 hour (can be made 1 day in advance and refrigerated).
• To serve, remove the vanilla pod, star anise, and cinnamon stick from the syrup and discard. Mound the shaved ice in 4 small bowls and drizzle with the syrup. Spoon the fruit on top and serve.

CANDIED PECAN AND STRAWBERRY SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. In a big bowl, beat together the egg white and 1/4 cup brown sugar. Add the raw pecans and stir until the nuts are completely coated. Transfer the pecans onto a baking sheet in a single, even layer. Bake for 30 minutes.
• In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the extra-virgin olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, pinch of brown sugar, sea salt, and white pepper, to taste. Cover the jar and shake vigorously for 30 seconds to emulsify.
• In a bowl, toss the mesclun greens, strawberries, and candied pecans with the vinaigrette.

BEET, TOMATO, AND STRAWBERRY SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk the vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Continue whisking while adding the oil in a slow, steady stream, until the vinaigrette is smooth. Add the strawberries, tomatoes, and beets. Gently toss with your hands until everything is evenly coated. Serve immediately.