This is a very rich and satisfying salad with its creamy mozzarella, grilled peaches on top of the soft Boston lettuce. The Champagne vinegar, lime juice, honey and shallot make the best dressing to serve with the sweetness of the grilled peaches!
1 large ball fresh Mozzarella
4 peaches, just ripe
1 T. shallot, minced
2 T. canola oil
1 bunch Boston lettuce
1/3 c. Champagne vinegar
1 T. lime juice, freshly squeezed
1 T. honey
1/2 c. olive oil
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1/3 c. basil leaves, torn
Preheat grill to high heat.
Combine shallot with vinegar in a small bowl. Let sit for 15 minutes.
Whisk lime juice, honey, salt & pepper into vinegar mixture. While whisking, drizzle in the olive oil. Set aside.
Cut mozzarella in half and then into 1/3 inch slices.
Cut peaches in half and remove pits. Brush all sides with oil.
Grill peaches cut side down over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes or until grill marks appear and peaches start to brown. Turn and grill another 2-3 minutes. Cook until done & warm. Cool a little before putting on the lettuce.
Arrange lettuce on a large platter.
Transfer peaches to cutting board and cut each half into halves. Arrange peaches and mozzarella slices alternately on top of lettuce. Place peaches with cut sides facing up. Sprinkle with torn basil leaves. Drizzle with Vinaigrette and serve immediately.