Fresh, juicy peaches meet creamy mozzarella and garden herbs in this vibrant salad. Tossed with golden breadcrumbs and a bright basil vinaigrette, it’s a simple showstopper in just 15 minutes.

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Herby Peach Mozzarella Salad

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Servings 6

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Ingredients:  

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Vinaigrette

• 2 tbsp white vinegar
• 1 1/2 tbsp dijon
• 3 tbsp chopped basil
• 2 tsp honey
• 1/2 cup safflower oil or other neutral oil

Toasted Breadcrumbs

• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 cup breadcrumbs

Salad

• 1 ball mozzarella ripped into bite sized pieces
• 3 large peaches sliced into bite sized pieces
• 4 tbsp chopped parsley
• 2 cups basil torn or small leaves
• 1 small bag mixed greens
• 1 small bag spinach

Instructions: 

• In a small bowl, whisk together white vinegar, dijon, basil and honey.
  2 tbsp white vinegar, 3 tbsp chopped basil, 1 1/2 tbsp dijon, 2 tsp honey
• Next, slowly add oil, in a slow stream, while whisking vigorously, until the vinaigrette thickens and becomes foggy. Set aside.
  1/2 cup safflower oil or other neutral oil
• For the breadcrumbs, melt butter in a large frying pan on medium-low heat. Add the breadcrumbs to the pan, in a thin layer, and toast until golden brown and fragrant.
  2 tbsp butter, 1 cup breadcrumbs
• Add a few pinches of salt, stir, and set aside in a bowl to cool.
• In a large bowl, add mozzarella, peaches, parsley, basil, greens and spinach. Drizzle the dressing over the top, toss gently with hands or tongs, sprinkle with breadcrumbs, and serve immediately.
  1 ball mozzarella , 3 large peaches, 2 cups basil, 4 tbsp chopped parsley, 1 small bag mixed greens, 1 small bag spinach

Local Source Guide

Peaches: Masstown Market, Noggins Corner Farm Market, Stirling Fruit Farms, Uprooted Market & Cafe.
Mozzarella: Masstown Creamery

Credits

Recipe and photography provided by: Jess Emin