Spicy Peach and Avocado Salad

Summer is here, and that means barbecue season! Especially this year, as we will likely be having as many events as possible outdoors, a cool salad is a great addition to your barbecue favorites.

Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice

• 3 tbsp. olive oil

• 2 tsp. pure honey

• 1 shallot, finely chopped

• 1 Fresno chile, thinly sliced – Find at Kroger or Whole Foods

• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

• 3 ripe but firm peaches, cut into wedges

• 2 avocados, pitted and cut into wedges

• 1/2 c. fresh mint, torn if large, plus more for garnish

• 1/4 c. roasted pistachios, chopped

Instructions:

Whisk together lemon juice, oil, honey, shallot, and chile in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Add peaches and toss to coat. Let sit at least 15 minutes and up to 1 hour.

Just before serving, add avocado and mint and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Top with pistachios and garnish with mint.

Servings: 8 Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes