Peach Salad with Basil & Goat Cheese

 

Ingredients

  

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2 ripe yellow peaches, sliced

½ small red onion, thinly sliced

2 firmly packed cups arugula

¼ loosely packed cup basil leaves

2 tablespoons Tronchetto di Capra cheese or other mild goat cheese, crumbled

¼ cup walnuts, roughly chopped

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For The Dressing:

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

2 tablespoons honey

½ teaspoon kosher salt

Black pepper, to taste

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Instructions

 

​Make the vinaigrette. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper. Set aside.

Layer the greens. Layer the arugula and basil in a shallow serving bowl or platter.

Add the remaining ingredients. Evenly arrange the peaches, onions, goat cheese, and walnuts over top.

Finish and serve. Dress the salad to taste. Enjoy immediately.