Summer Salad With Peaches and Goat Cheese

Enjoy the season while it lasts!

Summertime, and the peaches are easy.

Well, easy to come by!

Side salad recipe with peaches, goat cheese, and basil

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The less, the better.

Arugula really has less of a bite in spring and early fall.

I used a spring mix from one of my favorite farmers for this recipe.

Side salad recipe with peaches, goat cheese, and pistachios

Alison Conklin

Use Good-Quality Vinegar and Olive Oil

I have a multi-tier approach to using olive oils.

Just substitute white wine vinegar.

It can generously serve four to six people as a side.

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Let them soak for 10 to 15 minutes, then drain and set aside.

This will take some of the bite out of the onion.

Salad recipe with peaches, goat cheese, and pistachios toss the peaches with honey

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Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.

In a medium bowl, combine the peaches and honey until coated.

In a large bowl, whisk together the vinegar and olive oil.

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Add the mixed greens and basil, and toss them together with your clean hands.

Place the greens on individual plates or a large platter.

Evenly distribute the peaches, goat cheese, tomatoes, pistachios, and red onions over the greens.

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Salad recipe with peaches, goat cheese, and basil soak the onions

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Side salad recipe with peaches, goat cheese, and basil

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Side salad recipe with peaches, goat cheese, and pistachios whisk together the dressing

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Salad recipe with peaches, goat cheese, and pistachios plate the salads

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