Asian Salad with Fresh Peaches
Summer is finally here and peaches and other fruit are in full swing! Add a little sweetness to your life with this easy, delicious summer meal.
Ingredients
Marinade
- 1 1/2 lbs chicken or tempeh cut into 1" cubes
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1/4 cup coconut aminos
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
Salad Dressing
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 2 dashes ground ginger
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 5-6 drops stevia Can substitute 1 tsp. honey
Salad
- 6 cups mixed greens
- 1 large avocado diced
- 2 very ripe peaches diced
- 1/3 cup toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a metal baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix the marinade ingredients together. Add the chicken or tempeh, set aside, and allow to marinate for 15-30 minutes2 tbsp avocado oil, 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil, 1/4 cup coconut aminos, 1/4 tsp ground ginger, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, 1 1/2 lbs chicken or tempeh
- While chicken is marinating, whisk the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl until thoroughly mixed. Taste; adjust seasonings to your liking.2 tbsp toasted sesame oil, 1 tbsp avocado oil, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 2 tbsp coconut aminos, 2 dashes ground ginger, 1 pinch sea salt, 5-6 drops stevia, 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- Place the chicken or tempeh on the prepared baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 15 minutes, or until chicken (if using) registers an internal temperature of 165° F.1 1/2 lbs chicken or tempeh
- Meanwhile, place mixed greens in a large salad bowl. Add avocado, peaches, and sesame seeds.6 cups mixed greens, 1 large avocado, 2 very ripe peaches, 1/3 cup toasted sesame seeds
- Pour salad dressing over top and gentle toss, until ingredients are mixed together. Be careful not to allow the avocado and peach to accumulate at the bottom of the bowl.
- Place a bed of salad on each plate, then top with chicken or tempeh. Serve and enjoy!