Minted Peach and Tomato Salad Recipe

Minted Peach and Tomato Salad Recipe

  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 large peaches
  • 3 large red tomatoes
  • 3 large yellow tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 2 small inner celery stalks, peeled to remove strings and cut into1/4-inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, plus sprigs for garnish
  1. Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl; set vinaigrette aside.
  2. Halve and pit peaches. Cut halves into quarters. Remove core from stem end of large tomatoes; slice into 1/2-inch rounds.
  3. Arrange peaches, tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, and celery on a serving plate. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Coarsely chop mint leaves; add to vinaigrette. Pour over salad, and garnish with mint sprigs.