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Stone Fruit and Tomato Basil Salad

Wedges of warm summer stone fruits, paired with juicy tomatoes and fresh basil. Summer in a bowl☀️
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Main Course, Salad, Side Dish, Summer
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Keyword: healthy side dishes, side dish recipes, Summer Recipes, summer side dishes, unique salads, unique side dishes
Servings: 4
Author: Nicole Vranjican

Ingredients

  • 2 nectarines
  • 1 peach
  • 2 small plums
  • 2 medium tomatoes
  • 12-15 basil leaves

Dressing

  • 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 1 medium lemon juiced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • kosher salt to taste
  • freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cut the fruit and tomatoes into large wedges.
  • Add to a large bowl along with the basil leaves.
  • In a small container with a lid, add the vinegar, lemon juice, and olive oil. Cover with the lid, shake vigrorously, and then pour the dressing over the fruit and tomatoes.
  • Gently toss to combine and then season well with salt and pepper to taste. I sometimes add an extra splash of vinegar of drizzle of olive oil if I think it needs a little more. It depends on the ripeness and juiciness of the tomatoes and fruit so adjust it to your liking.
    Serve chilled or at room temperature as an elegant summer salad or side dish.

Notes

  1. You can use all nectarines or all peaches instead of mixing the stone fruits, but I like having an assortment for variety in color - the vibrant combination of hues is stunning! - but I also like that it adds diversity in the flavors and the nutrients. 
  2. You can make this salad a few hours ahead and store it in the fridge. It's actually great because the flavors really mingle and amplify while resting. But don't meal prep this with the dressing on it or the acid from the vinegar and lemon will make the salad a bit too mushy. A few hours is fine but if it'll be more than that, hold off on dressing the salad until you're ready to serve. 
  3. I sometimes add an extra splash of vinegar of drizzle of olive oil if I think it needs a little more. It depends on the ripeness and juiciness of the tomatoes and fruit so adjust it to your liking :)