Tomato and peach salad with basil

Votes: 1

Time: 10 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 8

Nutritional value per serving:

Calories 101, total fat 5 G., saturated fats 1 G., proteins 2 G., carbohydrates 14 G., fiber 2 G., cholesterol 0 mg, sodium 111 mg, sugar 11 G.

This super simple and quick, succulent salad is filled with the vibrant colors, flavors, and aromas of summer. Tomatoes and ripe peaches are sliced and served in a basil puree dressing. The leaves contain water, allowing for less oil, resulting in a truly light salad.

The recipes use measuring containers with the following volumes:
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

Ingredients for the recipe:

2 cups fresh basil leaves + small leaves, for garnish
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 ripe but firm yellow peaches, cut into wedges
4 heirloom tomatoes, sliced (cores removed)
1 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice
Coarse salt and ground black pepper

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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:

Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil. Add the basil and cook until slightly wilted and bright green, about 15 seconds. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a blender and blend until smooth. With the blender running, add the olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and black pepper.
Spoon the basil puree onto a serving platter. Top with the peaches and tomatoes, drizzle with lemon juice, a pinch of salt, and 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper. Sprinkle with whole basil leaves and serve.

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recipe / Quick snacks / Blender / Summer dishes / Calorie content of prepared meals / Appetizers / Vegetable appetizers / Salads / Vegetable salads / Food Network - recipes