Perfect Summer Salad

I had my family over for dinner tonight and being that it was scorching hot out today I wanted to cook something light and refreshing. I had made this salad once last summer and forgot how delicious it is... it doesn't get much better then peaches and prosciutto! You can vary it based on ingredients you like and add more protein to fill up the guys in your life :). It is great paired with sparkling white wine.

Summer Salad 
(Adapted from myrecipes)
3-4 Servings

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons agave nectar
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint
• 1 head sweet butter lettuce 
• 3 ripe peaches, cut into wedges
• 9 thin slices of proscuitto (2-3 per person)
• Pumpkin seeds, sprinkle on top
• Goat cheeses, crumble on top of the salad 
• 1 lb chilled cooked shrimp 
• 1 avocado, chopped
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 
• 2 stalks of celery, chopped 

Directions:

1. For the dressing: combine first 4 ingredients, stirring with a whisk. Gradually drizzle in olive oil, stirring constantly with a whisk. Stir in chopped mint.

2. Arrange the lettuce on a plate in a bowl to make a bed for the rest of your ingredients. Start building the salad with the rest of the ingredients. Top with the pumpkin seeds and goat cheese. Lastly drizzle the dressing over to finish the dish.
 
 Savor and Enjoy!