Peach Salad With Tomatoes Feta And Basil Vinaigrette Food

TOMATO PEACH SALAD WITH BASIL

Steps:

• Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil. Add the basil to the boiling water and cook until just wilted and bright green, about 15 seconds. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a blender and puree until smooth. With the machine running, add the olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
• Spread the basil puree on a serving platter. Arrange the peaches and tomatoes on top and sprinkle with the lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Garnish with whole basil leaves and serve.

PEACH SALAD WITH TOMATOES, FETA AND BASIL VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• For dressing: Combine the basil, olive oil, vinegar, honey, Dijon and shallots in a blender until the dressing emulsifies and basil is pureed. Season with salt and pepper. Combine the tomatoes and peaches in a bowl and toss to coat with dressing. Top with feta cheese. Serve at room temperature.

GRILLED PEACH AND BASIL FETA SALAD

Steps:

• Wash all fresh ingredients. Slice the tomatoes wedges to desired thickness - add to salad bowl. Slice the red onion in thin strips - add to bowl.
• Slice the peaches in halves and pit them. Place the peaches on a hot grill (face down) for approximately 3 minutes - until they have grill marks, but are a little firm. Slice the grilled peaches to desired thickness (I like a little thinner than the tomato) - add to the bowl.
• Combine all ingredients for the vinaigrette together in a separate bowl and then add to tomato, onion, and peaches - lightly mix.
• Add the basil - add as the whole leaf, do not slice (think lettuce).
• Crumble the feta in, if you wish for more - feel free to add, if you wish for less - add less.
• Mix all ingredients together well.
• I finish by adding some extra feta on the top, and you're done!