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Peach and Mozzarella Salad with Orange, Basil, and Poppy Seed Dressing

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Servings: 6 -8 servings

15 mins

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Fresh local peaches and nectarines everywhere!! This recipe makes enough to feed a crowd. If you want to make a smaller batch: half the recipe of peaches and mozzarella and use half of the dressing (do not half the dressing recipe just use less on the salad).

Made with Amore,

Elena

Spoons in a bowl of peach and mozzarella salad with orange, basil, and poppy seed dressing.

Directions:

  1. In a large serving bowl cut and mix:

10 large ripe peaches or nectarines

3-4 Cups fresh mozzarella cheese (cubbed)

Dressing:

In a large mason jar add all the ingredients below then shake vigorously. Keeps in fridge up to one week.

Zest and juice of two large oranges

1 cup fresh chopped basil leaves

1 1/2 cups high quality extra virgin olive oil

3 TBS of apple cider vinegar (sherry vinegar works well too)

3 Tsp. Poppy seeds

Salt and pepper to taste

Pour dressing over peaches, mozzarella and arugula (if desired), toss, then serve!

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5 from 1 vote

Peach and Mozzarella Salad with Orange, Basil, and Poppy Seed Dressing

Servings: 6 -8 servings
Prep: 15 minutes
Total: 15 minutes
Spoons in a bowl of peach and mozzarella salad with orange, basil, and poppy seed dressing.
Fresh local peaches and nectarines everywhere!! This recipe makes enough to feed a crowd. If you want to make a smaller batch: half the recipe of peaches and mozzarella and use half of the dressing (do not half the dressing recipe just use less on the salad).

Ingredients 

Dressing

  • 2 large oranges, zest and juice
  • 1 cup fresh chopped basil leaves
  • 1 ½ cups high quality extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, sherry vinegar works well too
  • 3 teaspoons poppy seeds
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Salad

  • 10 large peaches , or nectarines
  • 3-4 cups fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed

Instructions 

Dressing:

  • In a large mason jar add all the ingredients below then shake vigorously. Keeps in fridge up to one week.

Salad

  • In a large serving bowl combine peaches or nectarines with mozzarella cheese.
  • Pour dressing over peaches, mozzarella and arugula (if desired), toss, then serve!

Nutrition

Calories: 807kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 16gFat: 68gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 43gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 391mgPotassium: 538mgFiber: 6gSugar: 31gVitamin A: 1678IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 349mgIron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
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About Elena Davis

Ciao, I’m Elena! I was born in Sardegna and learned to cook from my Nonna Laura, who never measured anything. After 13 years of teaching, I traded the classroom for the kitchen, but I never stopped teaching. Now I share the Italian recipes I grew up with, plus the American favorites my family loves, all tested at home and made easy for more than a million home cooks every month. My goal is simple- make mealtime doable and answer “what’s for dinner?” with recipes you'll make forever. No chef skills needed, I promise! Start with a family favorite, Italian Pear Cake. Mangia!

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