Recipe: Peach and Arugula Salad
A refreshing Peach and Arugula Salad, perfect for summer, combines sweet peaches, peppery arugula, and a tangy dressing.
Equipment
- large bowl
- Small bowl
- whisk
- knife
- cutting board
Ingredients
Fruits
- 8 ounces peaches about 2 regular or 3-4 Saturn peaches
Leafy Greens
- 5 ounces arugula
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons champagne vinegar
- ½ teaspoon honey
- ½ teaspoon whole grain mustard
- 1 tablespoon minced shallot
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped tarragon leaves
- Salt and pepper
Cheese and Nuts
- 2 ounces ricotta salata shaved or crumbled
- ¼ cup toasted pistachios optional
Instructions
Preparation
- Cut peaches in half and remove pits. Thinly slice peaches and place in a large bowl with arugula.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together vinegar, honey, mustard, and shallot. Slowly add the olive oil in a stream, whisking until emulsified. Stir in the tarragon. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Add dressing to peaches and arugula and toss. Divide salad between plates, sprinkle with ricotta salata and pistachios, and serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg
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