Asian Salad with Fresh Peaches

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.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4

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 minutes
    2 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!