CHORIZO, MOZZARELLA & PEACH SALAD

November 22, 2019 / Hayden Quinn

RECIPE COLLECTION FROM DELICIOUS. ON SUNDAYS

SERVES: 4

WHAT'S IN IT?

100ml extra virgin olive oil

1½ tbs red wine vinegar

1 tsp Dijon mustard

1 clove garlic, half crushed, half reserved

4 large peaches, quartered

2 cured chorizos (about 250g in total), halved lengthways

½ baguette, slices diagonally

1 bunch large-leaf rocket, trimmed

1 large (about 125g in total) mozzarella ball, torn

¼ cup (25g) walnuts, toasted, chopped

1 cup basil leaves

PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER:

Preheat the barbecue or a grill pan to medium-high heat.

To make a dressing, combine ¼ cup (60ml) oil, vinegar, mustard and crushed garlic in a screw top jar, season, secure with lid and shake to combine. Set aside.

Brush peaches, chorizo and baguette slices with remaining oil. Grill peaches and chorizo cut-side down for 3 minutes or until charred. Turn and cook for 2 minutes or until charred. Set aside on a plate and loosely cover with foil to keep warm. Grill bread a minute each side, then rub one side of each with cut side of reserved garlic.

Cut chorizo pieces into quarters. Place rocket in a large serving bowl with mozzarella, top with chorizo and peaches, scatter with walnuts and basil, drizzle with half the dressing (remaining will keep refrigerated for up to 2 weeks) and serve with grilled baguette.