Celebrate the Peach Festival with Healthy Peach Recipes
Ruston is known for harvesting delicious peaches. During the month of June, Lincoln Parish celebrates this fabulous fruit by hosting the Squire Creek Louisiana Peach Festival. Seasons – The Spa is celebrating the Peach Festival with our brand new Peach Facial. How are you celebrating the peach? Here’s an idea. With fresh peaches from the Ruston Farmer’s Market, you can create this delicious Arugula Salad with Peaches and Blue Cheese!
Peach Facial. This sweet scrub exfoliates and softens while it moisturizes and brightens your skin. The Peach Facial includes cleansing, exfoliation, aromatherapy, steam and extractions. The pampering continues with an upper body massage followed by a custom mask and a moisturizer to finish. 60 minutes, $65. To schedule your appointment, call 318-255-3223.
Arugula Salad with Peaches and Blue Cheese
Arugula Salad with Peaches and Blue Cheese
You will need:
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 3 ripe peaches, peeled and each cut into 6 wedges
- 18 thin slices prosciutto
- 4 cups baby arugula
- 3 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
- Pepper to taste
Directions:
Whisk together lemon juice, salt and 3 tablespoons olive oil. Set aside.
Wrap one slice prosciutto around each peach wedge, overlapping ends of prosciutto. Heat remaining olive oil in a medium non-stick or well-seasoned cast iron skillet over moderate heat and briefly cook wrapped peaches, turning occasionally with tongs, about 1 minute each side.
Divide arugula and warm prosciutto-wrapped peaches among 6 salad plates. Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with blue cheese and pepper. Serve immediately. Serves 6.
Recipes adapted from Whole Foods Market.
