Description
Summer’s golden Peach Salad from Barefoot Contessa sparkles with fresh arugula, juicy peaches, and crumbled goat cheese. Sweet and peppery notes dance together, creating a light Mediterranean-inspired dish perfect for warm afternoons.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits:
- 6 peaches, cut into wedges
Nuts and Herbs:
- ½ cup (75 grams) chopped candied walnuts
- ¼ cup (15 grams) fresh basil
- ¼ cup (15 grams) fresh mint
Dressing and Seasonings:
- ½ thinly sliced red onion
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) white wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons (10 milliliters) honey
- 2 teaspoons (10 milliliters) Dijon mustard
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Deconstruct the red onion into delicate, translucent slivers and submerge in an ice water bath for precisely 10 minutes to mellow its sharp bite. Thoroughly drain and gently blot dry with clean kitchen towels.
- Craft the vibrant vinaigrette by whisking white wine vinegar, golden honey, and piquant Dijon mustard in a spacious mixing vessel. Stream extra virgin olive oil in a steady, slow cascade while continuously whisking to emulsify the dressing into a silky consistency.
- Introduce the prepared onion slivers into the glossy vinaigrette, allowing them to marinate and absorb the nuanced flavor profile.
- Gently fold in ripe, juicy peach wedges, transforming the salad with their sun-kissed sweetness. Incorporate toasted candied walnuts for a delightful crunch, then scatter freshly torn basil and mint leaves to elevate the aromatic complexity.
- Delicately toss all components until each ingredient is elegantly coated. Season with premium sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences. Perform a final, gentle fold to ensure harmonious distribution of flavors and textures.
Notes
- Enjoy this versatile salad immediately to preserve the vibrant textures and fresh herb aromas.
- Select perfectly ripe, juicy peaches from local farmers markets for an authentic summer flavor burst.
- White wine vinegar provides a delicate acidic balance that harmonizes with the sweet peach undertones.
- Customize seasoning subtly to highlight each ingredient’s unique taste without overwhelming the dish.
- Candied walnuts transform this simple salad into a gourmet experience with their sweet, crunchy contrast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 295 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg