Savor the Season: Peach and Tomato Salad with Goat Cheese and Crispy Bacon

May 27, 2015 | Savor the Season

Peaches are delicious as a freshly picked snack, but they can also make a great ingredient when they are in season! This recipe combines the summer flavors into a salad and peaches are just one of the stars.

If you are looking for tips on peach selection, preparation or storage, click over to our peach tip blog.

Recipe by Chef Alli as part of the Savor the Season campaign presented by Kansas Farm Bureau.

Ingredients
2 large ripe peaches, sliced
2 nicely ripened tomatoes, sliced and quartered, or substitute halved grape or cherry tomatoes
2 cups baby arugula, or substitute baby spinach or baby kale
2 Tbs. goat cheese crumbles
2 slices cooked, crumbled bacon

Dressing:
1 Tbs. spicy brown mustard
1/4 cup rice vinegar, or substitute white wine vinegar
1/2 cup good olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Combine dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk well to emulsify.

In a large bowl, toss peaches, tomatoes and arugula; divide mixture between four plates. Top each salad with goat cheese crumbles and bacon; drizzle each salad with prepared dressing, as desired.

 

by Chef Alli: http://www.chefallis.com/