Peach Arugula Salad With Basil Mint Vinaigrette is an easy salad recipe bursting with the flavors of summer tossed together in one bowl! Peppery arugula leaves combine with toasted almonds and sweet juicy peaches lightly coated in a fresh homemade Basil Mint Vinaigrette for a refreshing summer salad.
The glorious peach. Sweet. Juicy. Sun-kissed with a heavenly aroma.
Peach season is in full swing and my taste buds are jumping for joy!
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Arugula Salad Recipe
It goes without saying that this luscious summer fruit tastes amazing on its own and it is also the perfect addition to so many recipes.
Enter Peach Arugula Salad With Basil Mint Vinaigrette!
Our easy arugula salad recipe is bursting with the flavors of summer in every forkful!
Fragrant basil and fresh mint combine for a mouthwatering homemade vinaigrette and toasted almonds add just the right amount of crunch.
Fabulous as a side salad that will take center stage on your table or make it a meal topped with grilled shrimp or chicken!
So grab some bunches of fresh mint and basil along with your bushel of peaches at the Farmers Market and let this summer salad shine on your al fresco dinner table tonight!
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Recipe Tips
- You can prep the salad ahead. Refrigerate the salad dressing in an airtight container or in a mason jar. Prepare the remaining ingredients and refrigerate in ziplock food bags. Toss everything together just before serving.
- You can toast the almonds in the microwave. Scroll down for microwave directions.
Substitutions
- Nuts - substitute your favorite nut for the almonds
- Greens - you can use your favorite baby greens in place of the arugula
- Stone fruit - nectarines are a good replacement for peaches
What are the benefits of peaches?
Check out these facts about the delicious juicy peach!
- Peaches are low in saturated fat
- Peaches are low in cholesterol
- Peaches are a good source of vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B6, C, E and K
- Peaches contain beta-carotene
- Peaches supply folate
- A large peach is only 68 calories
- Peaches contain 2.6 grams of fiber
- Peaches provide 1.5 grams of protein
- Peaches offer many minerals including calcium, copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, potassium, phosphorous and zinc
- Peaches are a nutrient-dense food
Ingredients
Ingredients for a peach salad:
- olive oil
- white balsamic vinegar
- Dijon mustard
- kosher salt
- honey
- fresh basil
- fresh mint
- arugula
- peaches
- sliced almonds
Recipes with Peaches
When those fresh juicy peaches are in season I can't get enough and want to eat them straight up and in any recipe I can put them in.
If you feel the same way you'll want to make these recipes with peaches too!
Peachy Plum Sangria is a white sangria filled with juicy sweet peaches and luscious plums and I guarantee you’ll savor every sip of this easy summer drink recipe!
It's time to fire up the grill for Chipotle Chicken N Peaches! Grilled chicken breasts and peaches are seasoned with a hint of chipotle spice and glazed with sweet chili sauce for a sweet and spicy summer dinner!
My award winning Bourbon Peach Cheesecake Mousse will be a winner on your table too! A pecan graham crust and Bourbon peaches give this no-bake cheesecake mousse recipe it's southern flair!
Combine two favorite summer fruits, blueberries and peaches, for a fabulous side dish of Blueberry Peach Orzo , a lime-kissed orzo pasta is studded with fresh juicy peaches and succulent blueberries. Tender peppery arugula leaves offset the fruity sweetness creating a perfect balance of flavors.
Spiced Rum Peach Lemonade Sorbet, a homemade peach lemonade that's frozen to perfection is the dessert I love when it's time to cool off on a warm summer evening.
I'll never turn down a bowl of homemade no churn Peach N Cream Ice Cream made with fresh peaches and a hint of vanilla.
Peach Arugula Salad With Basil Mint Vinaigrette
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Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 Tbs. white balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 tsp. honey
- 1 Tbs. chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1 Tbs. chopped fresh mint leaves
- 6 cups arugula
- 2 large peaches, pitted and sliced, 2 cups sliced
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
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Instructions
- In serving dish* whisk olive oil, vinegar, honey, Dijon and kosher salt until blended. Stir in chopped basil and chopped mint.
- Add arugula, peaches and almonds and toss until evenly coated. Serve immediately.
Looking forward to making peach arugula salad at our Off to College barbecue this week. !