Grilled Peach, Onion, Bacon Salad with Buttermilk Dressing

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Ingredients:

  • 1/4 c mayo
  • 1/4 c sour cream
  • 1/4 c buttermilk
  • 2 TBSP chopped mint
  • 2 TBSP chopped parsley
  • 2 TBSP snipped chives
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 lb think-sliced bacon
  • 1/4 c light brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 3 lbs vidalia onions, sliced in 1-in thick slabs
  • 4 large, ripe peaches cut into 1/2 in wedges

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 325.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk mayo, sour cream, buttermilk, mint, parsley, chives, vinegar and season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate
  3. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the bacon in a single layer and sprinkle with brown sugar and cayenne. Bake about 25 minutes, until caramelized. Let cool, then cut bacon into bite-size pieces.
  4. Preheat grill. Brush the onion slabs with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill over moderate heat, turning occasionally until softened and browned, about 10 minutes. Separate the onions into rings.
  5. Brush the peaches with olive oil and grill over moderately high heat until tender, 2 minutes.Transfer to a plate.
  6. In a large bowl, toss the onions with the peaches and bacon. Add the dressing and toss to coat.