Peach Salad with Basil and Goat Cheese
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Peach Salad with Basil and Goat Cheese
Description
The salad combines fresh, juicy peach slices with firm arugula leaves and aromatic basil, creating a balance of sweet, peppery, and herbal flavors. Thinly sliced red onion adds a mild sharpness and crisp texture, while crunchy walnuts provide a nutty element. Crumbled goat cheese contributes creaminess with a gentle tang.
Dressings made from a blend of lemon juice, red wine vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper give the salad a harmonious vinaigrette that brightens the entire dish. The salad is served immediately after dressing to maintain the freshness and crispness of the greens and fruit.
A note in the recipe advises on storing leftover onion halves properly for future use in other dishes. The salad represents a fresh, elegant option suitable for warm weather or as a complement to main courses.
Ingredients
- 2 yellow peach sliced, ripe
- 1/2 onion thinly sliced, small; red variety
- 2 arugula firmly packed cups
- 1/4 basil loosely packed cup, leaves
- 2 tablespoons Tronchetto di Capra cheese or other mild goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup walnuts roughly chopped
For the dressing:
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Make the vinaigrette. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Layer the greens. Layer the arugula and basil in a shallow serving bowl or platter.
- Add the remaining ingredients. Evenly arrange the peaches, onions, goat cheese, and walnuts over top.
- Finish and serve. Dress the salad to taste. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Store unused red onion halves in a sealed glass container in the refrigerator for up to one week to maintain freshness.
- Leftover onions can be used in pickling, cucumber tomato salads, or focaccia sandwiches.
- Use quality extra virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice in the dressing for the best flavor.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 3268 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 326.8kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 19.5g | 7% |
| Protein | 3.7g | 7% |
| Fat | 27.6g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4g | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.8g | 34% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16.4g | 82% |
| Cholesterol | 3.2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 344.6mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 203.8mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 8% |
| Sugar | 16.2g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 636.3IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 8.9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 44.3mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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