This is no joke - I've been buying fresh peaches at Aldi's this summer. They sell them by a bag of about 8 peaches in them for if I recall $3.99. First bag a few weeks ago were yellow ones. I am really skeptical on buying peaches anywhere let alone Aldi's (which is where I shop ALL the time). Thought I'd give them a try, not a bad price either.
I have a fabulous summer salad recipe which I'll post below. I made this salad and WOW it was SO freaking tasty we talked about it for days later!!! First I decided to wash them really good and not peel them. Cut them all around (like an avocado) twisted them and they came apart so easily (just like an avo). I was amazed! The pit popped right out, sliced them up, I tried a slice from each peach and was BLOWN AWAY at the sweet juiciness of every one of them!!! It's been YEARS since I've had peaches this darn good!!! Was at Aldi's again last week and bought another bag. I could easily tell they were white ones, same price. To find white peaches that don't cost an arm & a leg, well I couldn't resist. Made the same dinner salad last night. Did the same thing - they were as easy to work with as the yellow ones. I was a bit disappointed though, I don't think they were quite ripe enough but they worked. Not pithy, tased good but not quite as sweet. Salad was still YUMMY!!!
Here it is - try this salad gals, it is a great one for the summer, dinner for sure all by itself as it's meant to be. This is for two of us so add more as you see fit.
I used 5 smallish peaches
Pan fried (2) chicken thighs (I've used tenderloins too for all white meat if you prefer. We eat both). Seasoned with a little salt, pepper and Mrs Dash chicken seasoning (love all Mrs Dash!) After chicken is done, fork shred it or cut into small pieces. Set aside.
Cut up or tear any type of lettuce/greens you like to use.
Place greens in a row on one side of dinner plate/platter, peaches on the other side. I place my chicken lined down the center.
Sprinkle with as much crumbled blue cheese as you prefer.
Top with slivered almonds. I've also used pepitas or sunflower seeds too.
A little more salt/pepper as you prefer.
Drizzle with oil & vinegar.
Last night I also added slices of avocaos because I most always have them. Nice addition too. Pretty color too.
Present plates this way and you can mix every together as you eat and enjoy it.
I'm telling you - this is one GREAT summer refreshing salad, filling too. ENJOY IT!!!
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