Peach and Blue Cheese Salad

INGREDIENTS

• 6 firm peaches, pitted and quartered
• 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

• 1 teaspoon honey
• Kosher salt
• 1/2 cup Marcona almonds
• 3 to 4 cups leaf lettuce
• 1 cup of your favorite blue cheese
  

  DIRECTIONS

  Heat the grill to medium or the oven to 250 degrees F.
  
  Add the peaches to a large bowl, drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and toss to coat. Grill for 1 minute per side or warm for 2 minutes in the oven.
  
  Meanwhile, make the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic, vinegar, mustard, honey and remaining 1/4 cup olive oil. Season with salt.
  
  Gently mix together the warm peaches, almonds, lettuce and blue cheese in a large mixing bowl. Toss with the dressing.
  
  Cook’s Note: I love this served right on top of a steak but it is also great as a side salad.