M is for Melon

I enjoyed this refreshing summer salad as a light dinner one evening, so I put together just enough for one person.  It would make a great dish to take to a potluck or to serve with dinner when you are grilling.  It can be made to serve 1 or 50, with ingredient adjustments to fit your menu.

M is for Melon........

Grilled Chicken with Balsamic Peach Glaze #BBQWeek

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts basted with an easy peach and balsamic vinegar glaze for a quick and tasty dinner.

This is the final day of BBQ Week......

Arugula Salad with Pork #SundayFunday

Tender baby Arugula dressed in a Balsamic Vinaigrette that also glazes the Pork Tenderloin with which it is topped.

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are sharing Main Dish Salads today.............

On the First Day of Christmas, My True Love is giving me......

Crispy Brussels Sprouts in a Balsamic Vinegar Glaze air fry in only 20 minutes, for a delicious, nutritious side dish to whatever you are serving.

Fall Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette inspired by The Wizard's Butler #LitHappens

Crisp Romaine lettuce, dried cranberries, candied walnuts, apple slices and blue cheese dressed in a delightful Balsamic Vinaigrette.

I was inspired to make this salad after reading The Wizard's Butler......

Roasted Carrots with Chocolate Balsamic Glaze #ChocolateWeek

These carrots are roasted to a tender, sweet, golden brown before being drizzled with a dark chocolate balsamic glaze.  They turn an ordinary dinner into something special.

We are on Day 4 of Chocolate Week......

Balsamic Braised Chicken Breasts #ImprovCookingChallenge

Quickly braised in a mixture of tomatoes and balsamic vinegar, these chicken breasts remain juicy and tender.  I served mine over pasta but it would be delicious with rice too or just a side salad if you are watching your carbs.

This is the dish I'm sharing for this month's Improv Cooking Challenge.......

Roasted Vegetable Salad with Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette #OurFamilyTable

Roasted squash, beets and parsnips, tossed with bacon and romaine, topped with a roasted garlic vinaigrette and sprinkled with almonds is a perfect Winter Salad.

The members of From Our Dinner Table Group are sharing Winter Salads today........

Peach and Strawberry Platter with a Balsamic Drizzle #ImprovCookingChallenge

I kind of feel like I'm cheating on this month's version of Improv Cooking Challenge because this isn't really a recipe that I'm sharing.

However, I felt it was too beautiful not to share.  This is a perfect addition to a summer buffet or a dessert table or just as dessert, itself.  I served it as part of a breakfast buffet for our son from Denmark and his family who are here for a visit.

May I introduce to you our Danish grandson, Jordan.  I am nicknaming him Joyful Jordan because he laughs continuously.  He is the happiest little guy and you can't help but laugh along with him.  He is also a strawberry monster.....which is good because berries were one of the ingredients this month.

The second required ingredient this month was Balsamic Vinegar.  I was given a gift basket of artisan oils and vinegars by my sister in law, Jackie.  It included this bottle of white balsamic flavored with peaches.  Peaches are at their peak right now so it was the perfect addition to the fruit platter.

That's it.  Arrange your peaches and strawberries on a platter and add a drizzle of the Balsamic Vinegar.  Not lucky enough to have a peach flavored version?  This will be just as delicious with any good balsamic, white or red.  

Peach and Strawberry Platter with Balsamic Drizzle

3 White Peaches

1 qt. Strawberries

Peach White Balsamic Vinegar, to taste

Wash the peaches and cut in half.  Remove the pit and cut each half into slices.  Wash the strawberries and place half of them in a layer on a platter.  Place half of the peach slices in a row next to the strawberries. Follow with a row of the remaining peaches and ending with a row of strawberries. Drizzle with Balsamic Vinegar and serve at room temperature. Print Page

More Berries with Balsamic

An InLinkz Link-up