Peach, Basil & Goat Cheese Salad

If you’re looking for the ultimate summer salad, this Peach, Basil, and Goat Cheese Salad with (3 ingredient!) Creamy White Balsamic Dressing strikes the perfect balance of fresh, creamy, and bright. Vegetarian and gluten free, enjoy as a light lunch or a side dish that steals the show.

By @dishingouthealth

Original recipe source

Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 5 oz lettuce of choice
• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 medium peaches
• 2 Persian cucumbers
• 0.5 English cucumber
• 0.5 cup roasted, salted almonds
• 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves
• 2 Tbsp fresh mint leaves
• 3 Tbsp fresh mint leaves
• 3 oz goat cheese
• 3 Tbsp tahini
• 3 Tbsp white balsamic vinegar
• 0.5 tsp granulated garlic
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

1. Prepare 5 oz. of your choice of lettuce.
2. Cook 1 cup of quinoa and let it cool.
3. Slice 2 medium peaches.
4. Slice 2 Persian cucumbers or 1/2 of an English cucumber.
5. Prepare 1/2 cup of roasted, salted almonds.
6. Chop 1/4 cup of fresh basil leaves.
7. Chop 2 to 3 Tbsp. of fresh mint leaves.
8. Crumble 3 oz. of goat cheese.
9. Measure 3 Tbsp. of tahini.
10. Measure 3 Tbsp. of white balsamic vinegar.
11. Measure 1/2 tsp. of granulated garlic or garlic powder.