ARUGULA SALAD WITH PEACHES, GOAT CHEESE AND BASIL

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This simple, quintessential summer salad is a reminder that seasonal ingredients at their very best don't need much fussing (or much cooking at all, in this case). Here, peppery arugula and earthy goat cheese get brightened with juicy summer peaches, but the recipe can be tweaked to suit all seasons: If you can't find ripe peaches, you can use cherries, strawberries, plums, raspberries or even cherry tomatoes in their place.

Provided by Lidey Heuck

Categories     brunch, dinner, easy, lunch, weekday, salads and dressings, appetizer, main course, side dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup pine nuts
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 to 5 ounces baby arugula
2 ripe peaches, pitted and cut into 1/4-inch slices (about 10 ounces)
1/2 cup julienned fresh basil leaves
2 ounces creamy goat cheese, crumbled (about ½ cup), plus more to taste

Steps:

  • In a small sauté pan, toast the pine nuts over medium heat, tossing often, until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  • In a small liquid measuring cup or bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper.
  • Place the arugula in a large salad bowl. Pour just enough dressing over the greens to moisten, and toss to coat. Add the peaches, basil, goat cheese and toasted pine nuts and toss to coat. Add more goat cheese and dressing if desired. Toss gently and serve immediately.

Mercy Osazee
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This salad is a keeper!


Moni Beastz
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I'm definitely making this again.


Shirley Gurney
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Yum!


Lisa Guevara
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5 stars!


Cecy Landa
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This salad is delicious and easy to make. I highly recommend it.


Amelia Hannigan
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it!


Binita Dagami
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This salad is gorgeous! I love the colors and textures. It's also very tasty. The dressing is light and flavorful.


BOITUMELO SEGALO
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I was skeptical about this salad at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. It's absolutely delicious! The flavors and textures all work so well together.


Hp Dell
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This is my new favorite salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of arugula, peaches, goat cheese, and basil.


Alpha Jalloh
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


rumana Talukdar
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This salad was a huge hit at my last dinner party. The combination of flavors and textures is amazing. I especially loved the contrast between the sweet peaches and the tangy goat cheese.


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