Peachy Summer Salad

Summer calls for the beach and fantastic produce. This Peachy Summer Salad lets you enjoy the latter without embarrassing yourself at the former. Like many of my recipes, this one can be adjusted to meet your tastes and the seasons. Omit the chicken for a vegan/vegetarian option, add toasted nuts for crunch and extra healthy fats and flavour, substitute the balsamic for lemon juice for a citrus salad, add grains like barley or farro, whatever you want! The options really are endless.

Peachy Summer Salad

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This peachy summer salad is perfect for those warm days when yo just want something refreshing. Try this recipe now.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Calories 495 kcal

Ingredients

 

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• ½ cup peach diced (half a large peach)
• ¼ cup corn kernels
• 1 medium chicken breast
• 1½ cup spinach or baby romaine, arugula, etc.
• ½ tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
• ¼ teaspoon dijon mustard
• 1 pinch salt to taste
• 1 pinch pepper

Instructions

 

• In a medium bowl, whisk together your balsamic vinegar, mustard, and salt and pepper (start seasoning with a pinch each, then after the dressing is done, add more to taste if necessary).
• Add about half a tablespoon to the balsamic mixture and whisk again to start the emulsification. Continuing to whisk, slowly drizzle in the rest of the olive oil. Continue to whisk until it all comes together. It should happen rather quickly. Slowly and gradually, drizzle in the oil ensures that the vinaigrette will stay together.
• Either toss the greens in the vinaigrette or drizzle the vinaigrette over the greens.
• Sprinkle the peach and corn over the greens.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Place a chicken breast onto a baking sheet for the chicken. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of oil (canola, vegetable, or extra virgin olive oil work great) over the chicken breast and toss to cover the chicken with the oil evenly.
• Sprinkle a couple of pinches of salt and pepper over the chicken. Roast the chicken for 12 to 20 minutes, depending on the size or thickness of the chicken breast. When done, the chicken will bounce back when poked, and the juices will run clear. Slice and serve atop the salad.

Nutrition

Calories: 495kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 639mgPotassium: 236mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 206IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 195mgIron: 5mg

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