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Peach, basil and tomato salad with balsamic vinaigrette

4
Points® value
Total Time
20 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
0 min
Serves
4
Difficulty
Easy
Sweet ripe peaches, juicy tomatoes and gently salty ricotta salata combine beautifully in this colourful salad.

Ingredients

Olive oil

2 tbsp(s), extra virgin

Balsamic vinegar

1½ tbsp(s)

Shallots

2 tsp(s), minced

Table salt

½ tsp(s)

Black pepper

¼ pinch(es), freshly ground

Tomato

1 large, beefsteak, ripe but firm, cut into wedges

Arugula

6 cup(s), baby variety

Peach

2 large, ripe but firm, sliced

Whole milk ricotta cheese

¼ cup(s), crumbled

Fresh basil

¼ tbsp(s), leaves, torn

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine oil, vinegar, shallots, salt and pepper; add tomato and toss to combine. Let stand 5 minutes for flavours to blend.
  2. Place arugula in a serving bowl; spoon tomatoes and dressing over top. Top with peaches, cheese and basil; toss gently to coat. Yields about 500ml (2 cups) per serving.

Notes

Feta can be substituted for the ricotta salata. Add chicken for a heartier meal. Any changes to the recipe could affect its Points value.