The people at Trader Joe’s grocery store know exactly what they are doing when they place large boxes of incredibly ripe, sweet smelling peaches right near the checkout. It’s like the grown up version of the candy display at the cash register. I challenge anyone to walk past those babies and not put a box in your shopping trolley. I have tried four times in the past two weeks and have failed every time. Luckily my family would happily devour them for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
This week, however, I decided to try something different. Inspired by a delicious salad that a good friend of mine brought to a potluck recently, I came up with this simple summer stone fruit salad. The peppery arugula, creamy mozzarella, and salty prosciutto complement the sweet, juicy peaches perfectly. And if you want to make it really decadent, you can use burrata instead of mozzarella. It was even a hit with my children.
Summer Stone Fruit Salad
(Printable recipe)
- 7 oz arugula
- 8 oz fresh Ciliegine mozzarella (the small mozzarella balls)
- 4 oz prosciutto
- 2 ripe peaches
- Drizzle of balsamic vinegar
Method
1. Lay the arugula on a large platter or serving dish.
2. Tear the prosciutto into large pieces and slice the peaches.
3. Put the mozzarella, prosciutto, and peach slices on top of the arugula.
4. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar, et voila. Ready to eat.
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That looks really good Esther! Arugula is rocket in the UK, is that right? Will give this a try? Dawn xx
Thanks Dawn. Yes arugula is rocket in the UK. Hope you enjoy it.
This looks delicious! I never want to use the stove or oven in summer, so this is perfect.
I’m right there with you on the oven embargo.
Looks fantastic!
Thanks!
This looks really delicious…I’ve never made salad with peaches before…I’m going to have to give it a go. #HealthyLivingLinkParty
I had never made a salad with peaches before this one either. In fact, I usually avoid salads with any sort of fruit. But there is something about this combo that really works – in my opinion anyway :). Thanks for your comment.
Wow! This sounds great, the mix of flavors and sweet and salty! Pinning this to try, I am craving a peach now! Thanks.
Thanks Nikki. I hope you enjoy it.
This looks amazing! I have a similar recipe that I make – I’ll give this one a try. It just looks perfect for summer – cool, juicy, and refreshing! Thank you so much for sharing this with us at the Healthy Living Link Party!
Definitely trying this! Love myself a nice, refreshing and delicious summer salad. Always looking for more inspiration.
My kinda salad!! Yum!
Looks delicious, yet simple and straight-forward.
Will def be trying it! X
I love fruit in my salad! This made me so hungry reading it. Thank you for sharing!
I love stone fruit! Great looking salad!
This looks really yummy! A perfect salad for summer!
Too bad my dad just ate the last of the peaches I had haha-but I am bookmarking this to try because mozzarella and peaches sounds like one of those combinations that sounds weird but tastes amazing-thanks!
This salad is AMAZING!