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Peach and Tomato Salad with Roasted Black Olives and Feta Video

This summer salad wakes up your palate with ripe peaches, heirloom tomatoes, and baby arugula. Roasted olives add a natural sweetness, finely balanced by the homemade lemon vinaigrette.

 
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Yield: 6 servings

Peach and Tomato Salad

Lemon Vinaigrette

  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 2 shallots, finely minced
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp honey
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • Salad

  • 1/2 cup pitted olives (black or Nicoise)
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 2 lbs assorted heirloom tomatoes
  • 2 ripe peaches, halved and sliced
  • 1/4 red onion, sliced thin
  • 6 oz baby arugula (approximately 6 cups), washed and trimmed
  • whole herb leaves (tarragon, basil, chervil, chives)
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • Lemon Vinaigrette

    Combine lemon juice, shallot, pepper and honey together in a small bowl.

    Slowly whisk in olive oil. Season to taste.

    Salad

    Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Toss olives in a little olive oil and black pepper. Roast for 5 – 10 minutes and let cool.

    Cut fresh ripe heirloom tomatoes into a variety of shapes (wedges, slices, etc).

    Arrange tomatoes, peaches and red onion on a plate.

    Combine arugula, herbs, lemon vinaigrette in a bowl and toss thoroughly. Season with freshly ground black pepper to taste. Place over top of the tomatoes and peaches.

    Garnish with warm olives and feta. Serve.

    Nutrition facts (per serving):

    Calories: 178; Fat: 14g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 6mg; Sodium: 196mg; Carbohydrates: 12g; Fiber: 3g; Protein: 3g

     
    Last Reviewed: August 2009


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