Sweet and Savory Peach Blackberry Salad with Blackberry Basil Vinaigrette
This Peach Blackberry Salad is the perfect blend of sweet, juicy fruit and crisp, refreshing greens—tossed with a light vinaigrette for a salad that tastes like summer in every bite. With ripe peaches, plump blackberries, crunchy nuts, and creamy cheese, this easy recipe comes together in minutes, adding a colorful and flavorful twist to any meal.
Ingredients
Blackberry Basil Vinaigrette Ingredients
- 1/2 c. Extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 c. Champagne vinegar
- 1 t. Dijon mustard
- 3 T. Honey preferably local
- 4-5 Large blackberries , rinsed
- 1 T. Fresh basil leaves , roughly chopped
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
Remaining Ingredients
- 2 c. Baby spinach
- 2 c. Baby arugula
- 2 Large fresh peaches , ripe and sliced
- 1 c. Blackberries , washed and patted dry
- 1/2 c. Walnuts , roughly chopped
- 4 oz. Goat cheese , crumbled
- Fresh basil sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- Add the olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, blackberries, and basil to a food processor container. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and process on high until thoroughly emulsified. Taste and add additional honey, salt, and/or black pepper, if desired. Transfer it to an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Add the spinach and arugula to a large bowl and toss to combine. Transfer to a serving platter and top with ripe peach slices, fresh blackberries, walnuts, and goat cheese.
- Garnish with sprigs of fresh basil and drizzle some of the blackberry-basil vinaigrette on top.
- Serve immediately with the remaining vinaigrette on the side. Enjoy!