Description
Experience the bright and refreshing flavors of summer with our Summer Peach Salad with Pistachios. This delightful dish features juicy peaches, crunchy roasted pistachios, and fragrant basil, all atop a bed of peppery arugula. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or a light dinner, this salad can be enjoyed as a vibrant side or topped with vegan ice cream for a unique dessert. With its beautiful presentation and a mix of textures, it’s sure to impress your guests while providing a nutritious option packed with vitamins and healthy fats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe peaches
- 7 to 10 fresh basil leaves
- ½ cup roasted pistachios, roughly chopped
- 4 cups arugula
- 1 Tbsp. grapeseed oil (or another neutral oil)
- 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
- ½ tsp. agave
- Pinch of salt
- 1 Tbsp. hemp seeds
Instructions
- Cut peaches into 1-inch wedges and place in a serving bowl.
- Stack and roll basil leaves; slice into ribbons and add to the bowl.
- Toast pistachios in a small skillet over medium-low heat for about three minutes until fragrant. Add to the peach mixture.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together grapeseed oil, lemon juice, agave, and salt. Pour over the peach salad and mix gently; sprinkle hemp seeds on top.
- Serve over arugula in individual bowls.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad portion (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg