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Peach Salad with Basil and Goat Cheese
Juicy sweet peaches, tangy goat cheese, savory onions, crunchy walnuts, and fragrant arugula come together for a simple summer salad recipe that's layered with so much delicious flavor and texture.
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 3268 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 2 ripe yellow peaches, sliced
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 firmly packed cups arugula
- 1/4 loosely packed cup basil 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
- You can store the second onion half, sealed in a glass container in your fridge, for up to 1 week. Pickle it or use for cucumber tomato salad or focaccia sandwiches.
- Visit our shop to browse quality Mediterranean ingredients including olive oils, honey, jams and spices.
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
Monounsaturated Fat
16.4g
Cholesterol
3.2mg
(1%)
Sodium
344.6mg
(14%)
Potassium
203.8mg
(6%)
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: 4Serving
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.