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My friend Sarah told me about this delicious salad combination. I love how well these flavors complement each other, and it seems like they’re all in season at the same time.
We recently enjoyed this salad on a picnic. I put the dressing at the bottom of two pint-sized mason jars and the lettuce and basil at the top, using the peaches and tomatoes as a barrier to keep the greens from getting soggy. When it was time to eat, we just shook the jars and the salad was dressed and ready to eat.
And speaking of salad greens, here’s a helpful post about how to properly store leafy green vegetables and other produce. By following this method, your lettuce will last longer in the fridge. Another benefit is that when it’s time to make a salad, your lettuce is already clean so all you have to do is chop it.
Peach Tomato Basil Salad
Ingredients
- 1 tbs. balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbs. olive oil
- 1 tomato 1/3 lb.
- 1 peach 1/3 lb.
- 2 cups lettuce
- 1/2 cup basil leaves
Instructions
- Stir together the balsamic vinegar and oil. Pour the dressing into two pint-sized mason jars.
- Chop the remaining ingredients.
- Place the chopped tomato and peach on top of the dressing. Stack the lettuce and basil at the top of the jar.
- Refrigerate until ready to eat. Shake the jar and serve immediately.
Nutrition Estimate
Peach Tomato Basil Salad Price Breakdown
This salad costs $2.15 to prepare, or $1.08 per serving. This Peach Tomato Basil Salad is a delicious addition to a picnic menu or a light summer dinner.
Pamela Graham says
Love it, will try this tomorrow!!!
Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says
I love this idea! What a beautiful salad! 🙂
Annemarie says
Thank you, Pamela!
mjskit says
Someone just told meal about tomatoes and nectarines, so tomatoes and peaches should be even better! Just happen to have both right now! Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Real Food, Real Deals says
I hope you like it. It’s a great combination.
Tammy says
That is such a great idea. This would be perfect to take to work with me!
Real Food, Real Deals says
Thanks, Tammy! It’s a great way to bring a salad to work.
inherchucks says
Scrumptious! What a wonderful way to highlight some of the best of summer produce 🙂
Thanks for linking up!
myhealthyohana says
Thanks for the tip on preserving lettuce – I just threw out a head of romaine the other day and felt so wasteful! I will give that a try for my herbs too.
The presentation in the jars is so cute and functional! My mom will love that for taking salads to work.
Real Food, Real Deals says
I hope the lettuce tip helps. I agree, it’s so frustrating to throw away droopy lettuce. And I hear that if someone takes a mason jar salad to work, everyone else in the office suddenly wants to eat salad.
freshveggiesinthedesert says
I love salad and I love jars. Don’t they look fabulous together?
Real Food, Real Deals says
Sometimes it’s all about the presentation!
Jill says
Yum! This looks great. And I love the tip about the lettuce. I’ll have to remember to do that.
Real Food, Real Deals says
Thanks, Jill. The lettuce trick really works, and I’m especially happy with how well it keeps herbs fresh.