Basil Peach Salad Dressing Recipes

EASY CUCUMBER, PEACH, AND BASIL SALAD

Steps:

• Prep the vegetables: Add the chopped peaches and cucumbers to a large bowl.
• Make the vinaigrette: In the bowl or a mini food processor or blender, combine the oil, vinegar, lime zest and juice, honey, basil, salt and pepper. Pulse until the basil is finely chopped and the vinaigrette is completely emulsified.
• Dress the produce: Pour the vinaigrette over the peach and cucumber mixture. Stir to coat evenly.
• Serve: Transfer to a serving platter, garnish with torn basil leaves and serve immediately.

FRESH PEACH SALAD RECIPE WITH BASIL

Steps:

• Place the peaches in a bowl. Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with salt. Toss to coat.
• Gently fold in basil and chevre. Serve immediately.

BASIL PEACH SALAD DRESSING.

Steps:

• Mix together all of the ingredients except the peach.
• Peel the skin off the peach by putting it in boiling water for about 30 seconds, then dunk it in cool water.
• Slice the fruit, and mash it together to make a kind of paste. If you want a less chunky texture you can do this in a food processor or blender. I just squished it with a fork.
• Mix the vinaigrette mixture into the peach until well combined and use as a salad dressing. :).

PEACH SALAD WITH TOMATOES, FETA AND BASIL VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• For the dressing: Combine the basil, olive oil, vinegar, honey, Dijon and shallots in a blender until the dressing emulsifies and the basil is pureed. Season with salt and pepper.
• Combine the tomatoes and peaches in a bowl and toss to coat with the dressing. Top with the feta cheese. Serve at room temperature.

LETTUCE, PEACHES AND BASIL

Steps:

• If you have time, toast walnuts over medium heat until fragant or use as they are.
• Wash lettuce and spin dry. Put in a large salad bowl.
• Wash and dry peach. Cut in 1/4 inch wedges from pit and add to lettuce.
• Tear basil into 1/2 inch pieces, sprinkle over peach.
• If using cheese for additional color and flavor, crumble over salad.
• Top salad with walnuts and mint leaves.
• For dressing whisk together all ingredients except oil until well blended. Add oil, mix well and taste for a nice slightly sour balance, there will be sweetness from the peach.
• Pour dressing over salad and mix at the table.