Italian Peach Salad

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 4
Fresh and flavorful Italian Peach Salad
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Prep

15 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

15 min

Level

easy

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Ingredients

1 very ripe peach
2 tablespoons cider vinegar or 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup vegetable oil
12 cups Baby Spinach or 12 cups mesclun
6 slices prosciutto
3 ripe peaches
3 green onions
3 tablespoons toasted pine nuts ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
199
Sugar
6g
Fat
12g
Italian Peach Salad is a light and refreshing salad perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. The combination of sweet peaches, savory prosciutto, and fresh greens makes a delightful balance of flavors. The salad is easy to make, and it's packed with healthy nutrients. The dressing complements the flavors perfectly, and the toasted pine nuts add a nice crunch to the salad. This Italian Peach Salad is a favorite among salad lovers, and it's easy to see why.

Instructions

1.First, make the dressing by whisking together the vinegar and salt in a bowl until the salt has dissolved.
2.Gradually whisk in the vegetable oil until emulsified.
3.Cut the very ripe peach in half, remove the pit, and slice it thinly.
4.Slice the ripe peaches and green onions and set aside.
5.Divide the baby spinach or mesclun evenly among six plates.
6.Arrange the peach slices, prosciutto, and green onions on top of the greens.
7.Drizzle the dressing over the salads to taste.
8.Optional: Top with toasted pine nuts for added crunch.

PROS

This salad is bursting with fresh, sweet, and savory flavors that are sure to satisfy any palate.

The combination of peaches and prosciutto makes a great balance of flavors.

CONS

It could be challenging to find a very ripe peach, but do ensure you get one to make this recipe as it gives the salad a great taste.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Peaches are an excellent source of vitamins A and C, Potassium, and fiber. These nutrients help support healthy skin, vision, digestion, and overall immune system function. The salad is also low in carbohydrates and high in quality protein from prosciutto hence suitable for low-carb diets like keto.

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