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Arugula Salad with Peaches and Cornbread Croutons

5 from 12 votes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 - 6 cups Arugula rinsed and dried
  • 2 Peaches pits removed and sliced
  • 1/2 cup Pancetta cubed, lightly sautéed until crispy
  • 4 oz Goat Cheese Crumbled

For the Cornbread Croutons

  • 3 cups Cubed, Day-old Cornbread cut into about 1 inch cubes
  • 2 - 3 tbsp Olive Oil

For the Vinaigrette

  • 1/2 cup Olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 tbsp Honey
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 2-3 Basil leaves
  • 8 -10 Mint leaves
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cut cornbread into 1 inch cubes. In a bowl, gently toss the cornbread cubes in 2 to 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Once coated, place each cube on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated 400 degree oven for 6-8 minutes. Half way through, flip cornbread cubes to prevent over browning. Set aside to cool.
  • Next, in a small pan, sauté your pancetta until crispy. Drain excess oil from pancetta and allow to cool.
  • To make the vinaigrette, blend together olive oil, herbs, honey, Dijon, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper in a food processor or blender.
  • Assemble the salads by layering the arugula, cornbread croutons, sliced peaches, crumbled goat cheese, and crispy pancetta. Lightly dress salad with vinaigrette or serve on the side. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Keyword salad