Peach and Tomato Salad with Orange Blossom and Honey Dressing
Experience a burst of summer flavors with this Peach and Tomato Salad, delicately enhanced by a fragrant orange blossom and honey dressing. This dish marries the sweetness of ripe peaches with the tang of cherry tomatoes, the creaminess of feta, and the crunch of nuts, all brought together by a citrusy, floral dressing. It's a refreshing, quick-to-prepare salad that captures the essence of Moroccan-inspired cuisine.
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 3 ripe peaches, segmented
- 5.3 oz (150g) cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2.8 oz (80g) arugula (rocket) leaves
- 3.5 oz (100g) crumbled feta cheese
- Chopped hazelnuts or preferred nuts
For the Dressing
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey, or to taste
- 1½ teaspoons orange blossom water
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of ground black pepper
Method
- Prepare the Dressing: In a large mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, honey, orange blossom water, salt, and pepper. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well-blended.
- Assemble the Salad:
- Add the peach segments and halved cherry tomatoes to the dressing. Toss gently to coat the fruits evenly.
- On a serving plate, lay out the arugula leaves. Drizzle with a bit of olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of salt.
- Scatter the crumbled feta over the arugula.
- Place the dressed peaches and tomatoes atop the feta.
- Sprinkle chopped hazelnuts over the salad.
- Serve: Present immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors and textures.
We hope this delightful salad brings a touch of Moroccan sunshine to your table. We'd love to hear how it turned out for you—feel free to share your experience and any personal twists you added!