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Tomato Peach Salad

Published: Jul 13, 2019 · Modified: Apr 20, 2020 by Colleen 20 Comments

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Tomato Peach Salad is a celebration of, obviously, tomatoes and peaches, two delicious fruits that come to harvest at the same time. It made sense to combine sun ripened tomatoes and juicy peaches in a salad.

Tomato Peach Salad with Basil

Peach Season is Here

The time of year to get fresh local peaches is now. We can buy imported peaches all year, but there is nothing like a tree ripened, local peach, a symbol of summer. Other than just gobbling them up fresh, I like to find different ways to use peaches while they are in season.

These Peach Pecan Cinnamon Buns are a delicious sweet treat, and Spiced Rum Grilled Peaches are a simple, yet elegant dessert. Peaches are also delicious in savory recipes, too, like these Peach Whisky Chicken Kebabs, or Thai Peach Chicken.

Tomato Peach Salad

Peach Varieties

Globally, there are over 2000 varieties of peaches, 300 of them in North America. Check out some of them here. However, all of them fall into one of three classifications. They are:

Clingstone

As the name implies, clingstone peaches have flesh that clings to the pit. They also have high sugar content and soft flesh, so they are perfect for fresh eating out of hand, or for desserts.

Freestone

Again, as the name implies, freestone peaches have a firmer flesh that easily separates from the pit, so these peaches are a great choice for canning, preserving, baking, and recipes because they are so easy to work with.

Semi-Freestone

Semi-Freestone peaches are a hybrid of clingstone and freestones, combining the sweetness of the clingstone with a fruit that easily separates from the pit.

Peach & Tomato Salad with Basil

Tomatoes & Peaches in a Salad

For this tomato peach salad, I used freestone peaches. Although you can use any peach variety, I like that the peach slices, while sweet, are also slightly tart, and they hold their shape well. They are delicious combined with acidic tomatoes, red onion, and fragrant basil.

Peach & Tomato Salad with Basil

Which tomatoes to use in a tomato peach salad

I used grape tomatoes, which are the first ones to ripen in our garden, but any tomato variety will be delicious, just as long as the tomatoes are fresh, fully ripened and juicy. Heirloom tomatoes, when they ripen, would be perfect.

A plate of food on a table, with Peach and Tomato

To Peel the Peaches or not?

There is no need to peel the peaches for this recipe unless you really dislike peach fuzz, which some people do. In which case, in the name of simplicity, you may want to use nectarines instead, which are simply peaches without the fuzz.

If your peaches are extra fuzzy, which some are, you can de-fuzz them by running them underwater and giving them a good rub.

A plate of food on a table, with Peach basil and Tomato

 

Peach and Tomato Salad with Basil & Red Onion

Tomato Peach Salad with Basil

Tomato Peach Salad with Basil is the essence of summer. Fresh, flavourful and simple, it combines two fruits that are harvested at the same time. A perfect side for anything grilled.
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Course: Salad
Cuisine: American, Canadian
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 130kcal
Author: Colleen Milne

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 3 large peaches
  • 2 cups grape tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup basil leaves
  • kosher or sea salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 ½ tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey

Instructions

  • Combine peaches, tomatoes, onion, and basil in a large bowl or arrange on a platter
  • Sprinkle with salt & pepper
  • In a small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, and honey to make the dressing
  • drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.

Notes

Make this salad vegan by substituting maple syrup or agave syrup for the honey.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 418mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1305IU | Vitamin C: 19.2mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 0.7mg
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Comments

  1. Emily

    July 26, 2019 at 11:03 am

    I love the combo of peaches and tomatoes together, plus it just looks so pretty!

    Reply
    • Colleen

      July 26, 2019 at 11:40 am

      It really is a delicious combo, Emily! And pretty food tastes better, right? 🙂

      Reply
  2. Raia Todd

    July 26, 2019 at 11:01 am

    My hubby is going to be all over this! He's down for trying anything with tomatoes or peaches in it. 🙂

    Reply
    • Colleen

      July 26, 2019 at 11:39 am

      Hi Raia, I hope you both enjoy!

      Reply
  3. Sara Welch

    July 26, 2019 at 10:54 am

    Great recipe for me to use all my summer tomatoes! Looks so light and refreshing; delish!

    Reply
    • Colleen

      July 26, 2019 at 11:28 am

      Hi Sara, I know, I always grow so many tomatoes so ways to use them are always welcome, here, too.

      Reply
  4. Andrea Metlika

    July 26, 2019 at 10:38 am

    I love learning things and today I learned that there are different varieties of peaches. The salad looks amazing.

    Reply
    • Colleen

      July 26, 2019 at 10:49 am

      Thanks Andrea! One thing about the different varieties of peaches, they are all delicious. 🙂 Enjoy!

      Reply
  5. Roxana

    July 26, 2019 at 10:19 am

    I am seeing a lot of peach salads. And this one is so good. Got to make one soon. I love peaches.

    Reply
    • Colleen

      July 26, 2019 at 10:48 am

      Hi Roxana, This salad is so refreshing and it's a yummy way to use all the fresh peaches that are available right now. Enjoy!

      Reply
  6. Chris Collins

    July 19, 2019 at 3:40 am

    Ooo I've never paired peach and tomato before, but it looks truly delicious! Can't wait to try it 🙂

    Reply
    • Colleen

      July 19, 2019 at 7:29 am

      Hi Chris, not an obvious pairing, but it really works. I think you're going to love it!

      Reply
  7. Tatiana

    July 19, 2019 at 3:27 am

    Elegant, easy recipe that looks as great as it tastes. Perfect for guests or family gatherings. Definitely a keeper!

    Reply
    • Colleen

      July 19, 2019 at 7:27 am

      Elegant yet easy is a perfect description, Tatiana! So happy that you loved it!

      Reply
  8. Michelle

    July 19, 2019 at 12:26 am

    What a gorgeous salad! Perfect for a hot summer's day. Great tips for preparing the peaches too.

    Reply
    • Colleen

      July 19, 2019 at 7:26 am

      Michelle, This really is a perfect "hot summer day" salad. Simple and refreshing.

      Reply
  9. Cookilicious

    July 18, 2019 at 8:33 pm

    I love recipes where fruits and veggies come together..like this one!

    Reply
    • Colleen

      July 19, 2019 at 7:26 am

      Glad you found this recipe!1

      Reply
  10. Laura | Wandercooks

    July 18, 2019 at 7:13 pm

    Oooh yes, I only just discovered how amazing peaches are when served in a savoury dish, but have yet to experiment with this at home - thanks for this beautiful recipe, can't wait to try!

    Reply
    • Colleen

      July 19, 2019 at 7:25 am

      Hi Laura, peaches are really so versatile. I think you will love this salad.

      Reply

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