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Peach Blackberry Salad with homemade Blackberry Basil Vinaigrette dressing
Greta

Peach Blackberry Salad with Blackberry-Basil Vinaigrette

A stunning no-cook summer salad with ripe peaches, fresh blackberries, goat cheese, and walnuts, finished with a silky homemade blackberry-basil vinaigrette. Make the dressing the day before and this comes together in 20 minutes flat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Blackberry-Basil Vinaigrette:
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup champagne vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 3 tablespoons honey preferably local
  • 5 large blackberries rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil roughly chopped
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste
For the Salad:
  • 2 cups baby spinach rinsed and dried
  • 2 cups baby arugula rinsed and dried
  • 2 large ripe peaches sliced
  • 1 cup fresh blackberries washed and patted dry
  • ½ cup walnuts roughly chopped
  • 4 oz. goat cheese crumbled
  • Fresh basil sprigs for garnish

Method
 

  1. Add the olive oil, champagne vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, blackberries, and basil to a food processor. Season with salt and black pepper and process on high until thoroughly emulsified. Taste and adjust honey, salt, and/or pepper as desired. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to serve. For best results, prepare the day before serving.
  2. Add the baby spinach and arugula to a large bowl and toss to combine. Transfer to a large serving platter.
  3. Top with the sliced peaches, fresh blackberries, walnuts, and crumbled goat cheese.
  4. Garnish with fresh basil sprigs and drizzle with some of the blackberry-basil vinaigrette. Serve immediately with remaining vinaigrette on the side.

Notes

Make the vinaigrette up to 24 hours ahead for best flavor. The blackberry and basil meld together beautifully overnight. Vinaigrette keeps in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Shake or stir before using as it may separate slightly as it sits.