Peach Salad – Vegan & GF

Wait, is summer even summer without a mean peach salad? I know that there are not many peach fans out here but these juicy stone fruits are one of the most underrated summer produce. These cute fruits are great in everything and even just as an afternoon snack. This vegan summer salad is everything delightful on a hot sunny afternoon. 

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Here is why this salad should be a regular on your summer menu-

• The dressing is so simple and flavorful.
• It is a fantastic way to use up summer fruits.
• You can jazz this salad up in so many ways.
• Salads are a great way to sneak in greens and omega 3 seeds and nuts. This salad is proof of that.

Ingredients

Whenever I test new recipes, I like to look at them as blocks. This makes things easier especially when it comes to me thinking long and hard about what went wrong. A salad is no exception to this. This easy recipe has two components- the dressing and the produce.

For the dressing, 

You will need- 

• Maple syrup– Switch to agave nectar or honey in a pinch if you don’t have this.
• Balsamic vinegar– While I won’t recommend swapping out this with any other vinegar, the closest that will work here is red wine vinegar.
• Dijon mustard– Psst… did I tell you? This is the secret ingredient that makes this dressing exceptional in every single way.
• Garlic powder- We will just need one tsp of this potent but flavor packed miracle ingredient.
• EVOO- If it is a salad, it has to be olive oil. Some good quality EVOO goes a long way in making a fabulous salad dressing.
• Fresh basil– Because there is nothing that beats the flavor of fresh basil in a summer salad that is full of peaches and tomatoes.
• Salt and pepper– No salad is ever complete without this, guys.

From the produce aisles, you will need-

• Peaches– White or yellow peaches are great here. Nectarines will work too.
• Blueberries– These tiny tart and sweet berries amp up the nutrition and work in tandem with the rest of the fruits here to make this a flavor packed salad.
• Tomatoes– While I would have loved to add beef tomatoes here, I had to make do with Roma tomatoes and cherry tomatoes. Heirloom, beef and regular tomatoes are all fantastic in this recipe.
• Rocket– Sharp and pungent, rocket leaves balance this otherwise sweet and tangy salad. Use baby spinach if you cannot find rocket.
• Hemp seeds, pumpkin seeds and almonds – I strongly believe that every salad needs crunch and some protein boost. You can also add toasted flax seeds, chia seeds or other nuts like pecans and walnuts.

Dietary Specifications

This easy recipe is free from soy, dairy, gluten and eggs. Things that you should watch out for, if you intend to serve this at an event, are allergies to nuts, seeds, blueberries and peaches. 

Shelf life and storage

Like any salad, this recipe is best enjoyed when made fresh and served. If you do want to make this ahead of time, then the only thing that can be prepared in advance is the dressing. The dressing keeps well in the fridge for upto 3 days. Store it in a clean and sterile glass jar.

Recipe Notes

1. Chop and prepare the fruits only when you are ready to assemble and serve the salad. Peaches and tomatoes become soggy if they are chopped ahead of time. 
2. Dry the rocket leaves thoroughly using a salad spinner to avoid soggy salad.
3. Use fresh mint instead of fresh basil if you do not have sweet basil. 
4. You can easily double or triple this recipe.

Method

Make the dressing

Steps 1 and 2

To a mixing bowl, add the maple syrup, extra virgin olive oil, garlic powder, chopped basil leaves, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. Stir to emulsify this mixture well. Use a balloon whisk.

Or add all the ingredients to a salad shaker or ball mason jar. Shake vigorously to combine everything until well incorporated.

Toss the salad

Steps 3, 4, 5 and 6

In a large mixing bowl, add the rocket leaves, peaches, tomatoes, and blueberries.

Steps 7 and 8

Pour the dressing over this.

Steps 9 and 10

Add in the toasted almonds, hemp hearts and pumpkin seeds. Mix gently using salad spoons or tongs.

Serve immediately.

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Peach Salad

This vegan and gluten free salad celebrates summer produce by incorporating peaches, blueberries and tomatoes with a light dressing.

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Course: Salad, Salads

Cuisine: American, International

Servings: 4

Calories: 257kcal

Equipment

• 2 Mixing bowls
• 1 set of measuring cups and spoons
• 1 set of salad spoons

Ingredients

For the dressing

• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1.5 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 10 sweet basil leaves finely chopped
• Salt to taste
• 1.5 tsp freshly cracked black pepper

For the produce

• 2 peaches pitted and sliced into wedges (8.5 oz in weight)
• 1/2 cup blueberries 3.5 oz
• 2 tomatoes sliced into thick wedges (8.5 oz in weight)
• 6 cherry tomatoes halved
• 2 oz rocket leaves
• 1 tbsp roasted almonds
• 1 tbsp hemp hearts
• 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds

Instructions

Make the dressing

• To a mixing bowl, add the maple syrup, extra virgin olive oil, garlic powder, chopped basil leaves, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper.
• Stir to emulsify this mixture well. Use a balloon whisk.
• Or add all the ingredients to a salad shaker or ball mason jar.
• Shake vigorously to combine everything until well incorporated.

Toss the salad

• In a large mixing bowl, add the rocket leaves, peaches, tomatoes, and blueberries.
• Pour the dressing over this.
• Add in the toasted almonds, hemp hearts and pumpkin seeds.
• Mix gently using salad spoons or tongs.
• Serve immediately.

Notes

1. Chop and prepare the fruits only when you are ready to assemble and serve the salad. Peaches and tomatoes become soggy if they are chopped ahead of time. 
2. Dry the rocket leaves thoroughly using a salad spinner to avoid soggy salad.
3. Use fresh mint instead of fresh basil if you do not have sweet basil. 
4. You can easily double or triple this recipe.

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Disclaimer

Nutrition values are provided here as a courtesy and are only a rough guide. Please consult a health care provider if you have any concerns.

Nutrition

Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 86mg | Potassium: 473mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 1309IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 2mg

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