Seasonal Produce

Now is the time to load up on summer fruit. Tomatoes, peaches, blackberries and nectarines are in season right now. Sweet fragrant and yellow fleshed peaches are juicy and versatile. They are delicious with tomatoes. Tomatoes are full of the antioxidant Lycopene. An antioxidant that has been know to help blood pressure, osteoporosis and the skin. Lycopene is a phytochemical that gives the tomato it’s bright red hue. This combination of fruits with a light tangy dressing is unbeatable.

Tangy Dressing

This classic dressing is simple and allows the delicious juicy fruit to be the star. White balsamic vinegar is milder and slightly less sweet that regular balsamic vinegar. We like to use O White Balsamic Vinegar of California.

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Enjoy these fruits while they are still abundant!

Sweet Peach, Tomato and Avocado Salad

Prep Time

15 Minutes

Cook or Chill Time

Total Time

15 Minutes

The perfect way to enjoy summer's sweet bounty is with this delicious Peach, Tomato and avocado Salad.

Author: True Forage

Recipe Type: Salads

Cuisine: Vegan

Ingredients

Salad

2 medium beefsteak tomatoes
3 medium peaches
1 cup grape tomaotes
1 medium avocado
¼ cup basil

Dressing

2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)
1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 Tbsp lemon juice
salt and pepper

Instructions

Add all the dressing ingredients into a bowl and whisk until well combined.
Slice the beefsteak tomatoes into ½ thick slices, cut the grape tomatoes in half, pit and slice the peaches, cut the avocado into slices and slice the basil leaves into ribbons.
Arrange the tomatoes, peaches and avocado on a plate and sprinkle the basil on top. Pour the dressing on top and gently combine.
To make it extra special: drizzle balsamic reduction* on top.

Notes

* to make a balsamic reduction, on medium heat add a sauce pan with ½ cup of balsamic vinegar combined with 2 tablespoons date syrup or maple syrup. Let the mixture simmer until it is reduced to half. Mix often. You will know it is ready when the the mixture starts to thicken. Turn heat off and let cool. It will get thicker as it cools. You can add this balsamic reduction on salads, fruit, desserts etc.

Enjoy!