Refeshing Summer Salad
This salad is all about celebrating summer produce at its best. Juicy peaches, ripe tomatoes, and fresh basil come together with feta, pecans, and a bright dressing made with our Mango Habanero or Ginger Citrus Sauce. It’s colorful, refreshing, and easy enough to pull together in minutes, perfect for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or a light lunch with friends.
Serves: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0
Ingredients
- ¼ cup New Canaan Farms Mango Habanero Sauce or Ginger Citrus Sauce
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 5 tomatoes, cut into wedges
- 1 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 5–6 ripe peaches, peeled and sliced into wedges
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup pecan halves (toasted or caramelized)
- ½ cup pitted black olives (optional)
- Fresh basil leaves, to garnish
Serve With: Toasted ciabatta
Directions
- Whisk together Mango Habanero Sauce, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil. Pour into the base of a serving bowl.
- Layer in tomatoes and onion, then peaches, feta, pecans, and olives if using.
- Gently toss the salad, adding basil leaves last so they stay fresh.
- Serve immediately with warm bread.
Other Variations to try…Swap peaches for raspberries (or add both for extra fruitiness). Try Ginger Citrus Sauce with pineapple and lime for a tropical twist.