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Peach Honey Vinaigrette Summer Salad

A vibrant, refreshing summer salad featuring crisp greens, tomatoes, and cucumbers, completely drenched in a thick, glossy, homemade sweet and tangy peach honey vinaigrette.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dressing, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Summer
Calories: 145
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Peach Honey Vinaigrette
  • 1 large ripe peach pitted and chopped
  • 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 0.25 tsp sea salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly cracked
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes optional
Summer Salad Base
  • 6 cups mixed salad greens lettuce, spinach, or spring mix
  • 2 medium peaches pitted and sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 0.5 English cucumber sliced
  • 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves torn

Equipment

  • Blender or Food Processor
  • Large Glass Salad Bowl
  • Mason jar for storage
  • Chef's Knife

Method
 

  1. Wash, pit, and roughly chop the large peach intended for the vinaigrette. Add it to a blender.
  2. Add apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to the blender.
  3. Blend on medium-high until the peach is completely pureed and the mixture is smooth.
  4. With the blender running on low speed, slowly stream in the olive oil until the dressing is thick and emulsified.
  5. In a large serving bowl, arrange the mixed greens, sliced peaches, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and fresh basil.
  6. Pour the glossy peach honey vinaigrette generously over the salad just before serving. Toss if desired.

Notes

Store any leftover vinaigrette in an airtight mason jar in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Shake well before reusing as separation is natural.