5 from 26 votes
Peach Salad with Basil and Goat Cheese
This Peach Salad blends ripe yellow peach slices with peppery arugula and fresh basil, topped with crumbled goat cheese and chopped walnuts. A homemade vinaigrette made from lemon juice, red wine vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard adds a bright, balanced acidity and subtle sweetness that ties the ingredients together refreshingly.
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
3268 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Italian
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 3268
% 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.