PEACHES AND SHAVED FENNEL SALAD WITH RED PEPPER

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There's no reason to make this savory fruit salad unless the peaches you have are worth celebrating or you can get your hands on some superb nectarines.

Provided by Ignacio Mattos

Categories     Bon Appétit     Salad     Fruit     Peach     Fennel     Brunch     Side     Summer     Vegetarian     Vegan     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Dairy Free

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 large peaches (about 2 lb. total), cut into 1/2"-thick wedges
3 Tbsp. Chardonnay vinegar or white wine vinegar, divided
Kosher salt
1 small fennel bulb, halved, very thinly sliced on a mandoline, plus coarsely chopped fennel fronds
1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
Extra-virgin olive oil (for drizzling)
Aleppo-style or other mild red pepper flakes (for serving)

Steps:

  • Toss peaches in a large bowl with 2 Tbsp. vinegar and pinch of salt to coat. Arrange peaches on a platter and spoon any juices left in bowl over top.
  • Toss fennel in the same bowl with lemon juice and remaining 1 Tbsp. vinegar to coat; season with salt.
  • Scatter dressed fennel and fennel fronds over peaches on platter and drizzle with oil. Sprinkle with some red pepper flakes.

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