Peach and Heirloom Tomato Salad |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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WebMD Recipe from By Dana Treat Ingredients:
1 large ripe peach |
3 -4 small heirloom tomatoes, preferably different colors |
1/2 lb green beans, ends trimmed |
1/4 cup basil leaves, cut into thin strips |
1 small shallot |
2 tablespoons champagne vinegar |
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice |
6 tablespoons olive oil |
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper |
Directions:
1. For the salad:
2. Bring a medium pot of salted water to boil. Add the green beans and allow to cook until slightly tender but with some personality, about 4 minutes.
3. Scoop them into a large bowl of ice water.
4. Once they are cool, drain well. (This can be done one day ahead. Wrap them in a clean kitchen towel and refrigerate.).
5. Cut the peach in half and remove the pit. Cut into thin slices and add to a salad bowl.
6. Cut one of the tomatoes into thin slices and cut the others into wedges; add to the bowl.
7. Add the basil and drizzle with dressing (you won’t need all the dressing.).
8. For the dressing:.
9. Finely mince the shallot. Place in a bowl or in a glass jar with a lid.
10. Pour in the vinegar and the lemon juice.
11. Add a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper.
12. Mix well.
13. Drizzle in the olive oil and whisk or shake well. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
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