Peach, lavender and frisee salad

Ingredients

• 1 large white onion, thinly sliced
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 3 tsp Dijon mustard
• 80 ml (⅓ cup) red wine vinegar
• 100 ml extra virgin olive oil
• 1 bunch frisée (baby endive), trimmed
• 3 large peaches, halved, stone removed
• 2 tsp honey
• 1 tbsp pesticide-free lavender flowers (see Note)

Soaking time 15 minutes

Instructions

Soak onion in cold water for 15 minutes. Drain and place in a large bowl with garlic, mustard, vinegar and 80 ml oil. Stir to combine. Top with frisée but don’t toss. Cover and refrigerate until needed.

Heat a barbecue to medium. Brush cut side of peach halves with remaining 1 tbsp oil and honey. Grill, cut-side down, for 5 minutes or until dark golden. Turn and cook for 2 minutes or until starting to soften. Set aside.

Toss frisée with vinegar mixture, season with salt and pepper, and arrange on a plate. Top with peaches and lavender flowers.

Note

Pesticide-free lavender flowers are available from selected greengrocers and florists.

Photography by Brett Stevens.