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Peach and Cucumber Salad with Honey Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing

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I know it probably looks like the majority of recipes I post are salads, but it has been such a HOT summer already and a salad is so refreshing on a humid summer day — especially one with a citrus based dressing! And on the plus side it’s peach season. Whatever peaches you have left from not grilling or just having as a snack, try in a salad. They add a sweet and flavorful punch as well as compliment whatever vegetables you’ve also added to your greens.

Peach and Cucumber Salad with Honey Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing
Serves 1
A sweet citrus salad that's perfect to enjoy in the middle of a hot summer.
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Prep Time
10 min
Total Time
10 min
Prep Time
10 min
Total Time
10 min
Ingredients
  1. 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
  2. ½ cup cucumber, diced
  3. 1 peach, thinly sliced
  4. 2 pieces cooked bacon, chopped
Honey Lemon Vinaigrette
  1. 1 tsp honey
  2. 3 TB fresh lemon juice
  3. ½ tsp lemon zest, minced
  4. 2 TB extra virgin olive oil
  5. ½ tsp thyme
  6. pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
  1. Using a small mixing bowl, add all vinaigrette ingredients and whisk well. Set aside.
  2. In a larger bowl, add all salad ingredients. Drizzle vinaigrette overtop and enjoy.
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Honey Mustard Chicken and Bacon Salad

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When the weather has turned hot, I just can’t seem to get enough of salads. Often I try to mix it up a little so it’s not the same ol’ and I’m trying a different combination of veggies or protein. I’ve been especially trying to get my vegetables in this week since starting this new nutrition program where dinner should be 75% veggies and 25% protein. This meal is right on target for that!

 

Honey Mustard Chicken and Bacon Salad
Serves 4
Marinated honey mustard chicken served over a bed of spring greens, veggies and bacon crumbles. A drizzle of homemade honey mustard dressing tops it off.
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Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
20 min
Total Time
35 min
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
20 min
Total Time
35 min
Ingredients
  1. 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  2. ¼ cup crumbled cooked bacon, about 4 pieces
  3. 4 cups spring salad mix
  4. 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
  5. ¼ cup sweet corn
  6. ¼ cup red onion, sliced
Marinade/Dressing
  1. 3 tablespoons mustard
  2. 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
  3. 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  4. 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  5. 1/3 cup honey
  6. 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  7. salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
  1. In a medium size bowl, add ingredients for the marinade/dressing. Divide half into a separate shallow dish and add chicken breasts. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours minimum. Refridgerate the other half for your dressing.
  2. Add a drizzle of olive oil to a large size skillet over med-high heat. Add chicken; searing each side for about 3-5 minues. Repeat until chicken is a golden brown and is cooked through. Remove from pan and allow to cool momentarily. When chicken is cool enough to handle, slice into pieces and set aside.
  3. Divide 4 cups of salad into 4 bowls or plates. Add bacon, tomatoes, corn and onion. Next add your chicken and drizzle the honey mustard dressing you had set aside earlier.
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