Fresh Peach Salad

Peaches fresh from the produce stand disappear quickly at my house in the summer.  However; I managed to snag a few peaches to make this delicious salad.

Recipe adapted from Food Network

Ingredients:

Vinaigrette-

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

1 tablespoon honey

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1 shallot thinly sliced

Salt and pepper to taste

Salad-

5 ounces baby arugula

4 ounces smoked gouda diced into small pieces

2 peaches thinly sliced

1 bell pepper diced

½ cup roasted pecans

Directions:

1. Add oil, vinegar, honey, mustard to a food processor or jar with lid.  Pulse or mix.  Add shallots and pulse or shake.  Vinaigrette can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
2. Add arugula, peaches, pecans, and gouda to a large bowl.  Mix to combine. 
3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and mix when ready to serve.