Frequently asked questions
If a salad can taste as satisfying as a dessert, this one is it! It stars juicy ripe peaches and a sweet balsamic vinaigrette, with creamy goat cheese, nutty toasted almonds, and pops of sweet corn. When we first took these photos, we polished the salad off the minute we were done shooting it. It’s become a favorite for us each summer!
Ripe peaches: Use only the best juicy ripe peaches. If they’re hard when you give them a gentle squeeze, wait a few more days to make this salad. Toasted almonds: It’s worth taking the extra few minutes to toast the almonds: it enhances the nutty, crunchy flavor. Mixed greens: We like a mix of butter lettuce and other greens. Red onion: Slice them French cut (length-wise) for best presentation (here’s how to cut an onion!). Canned corn: Canned corn is easiest, but if you happen to have leftover grilled corn it’s divine! You can also use fresh corn cut from the cob. Goat cheese or feta cheese: It’s best with chevre, but nearly as good with feta. Omit the cheese for a vegan salad. Balsamic vinaigrette: Make it with balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, salt, pepper and olive oil.
Place the peaches in a paper bag. Add a banana inside the bag. The banana emits ethylene gas, which helps the peaches ripen at the same time. Gently close the top of the bag. This traps the gasses inside. Wait for 1 to 5 days, depending on the ripeness of the peaches. Check each day by gently squeezing the fruit to see if the flesh feels soft.
Cheese: Use feta crumbles, Parmesan shavings, sliced Manchego, or smoked gouda chunks Nuts: Use chopped pecans, walnuts, pistachios, or hazelnuts Corn: Omit, or use fresh corn cut off the cob or grilled corn Onion: Omit or use shallot for a gentler flavor Dressing: Try another tangy sweet dressing like Poppy Seed Dressing, Raspberry Vinaigrette, or Strawberry Vinaigrette
Go for Strawberry Summer Salad Try Watermelon Feta Salad Opt for Corn Salad, Edamame Salad or Grilled Corn Salad Mix up Pesto Pasta Salad or other Cold Pasta Salad Recipes Grab Classic Three Bean Salad or Classic Potato Salad
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¼ cup sliced almonds 6 to 8 cups mixed greens (we like a mix of butter lettuce and other greens) 3 small (or 2 large) ripe peaches 1 handful red onion slices ½ cup canned corn, drained (or fresh corn or grilled corn) 2 ounces soft goat cheese, crumbled (or feta cheese; omit for vegan)
For the dressing
1 ½ tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon maple syrup ¼ teaspoon kosher salt Fresh ground black pepper ¼ cup olive oil
