Description
A refreshing and easy-to-make Peach Salad featuring juicy peaches, fresh rocket (arugula), creamy mozzarella, and savory prosciutto, all brought together with a tangy lemon Dijon dressing. Perfect as a light lunch or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad
- 3 small peaches or 2 large peaches
- 4 cups loosely packed rocket (arugula)
- 150g (5 oz) ball of buffalo or cow’s milk mozzarella (about 1 ball)
- 4 slices prosciutto or jamon serrano (about 70g / 2.5 oz)
Dressing
- 1 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 4 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Cut Peach: Halve the peaches and remove the pits. Cut each half into halves again, or into thirds if the peaches are large, to create bite-sized pieces.
- Prepare Dressing: In a jar, combine the fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper. Shake well until fully emulsified.
- Toss Rocket: Place the rocket in a bowl and toss it with about 2 tablespoons of the prepared dressing to lightly coat the leaves.
- Tear Mozzarella: Tear the mozzarella ball into small, bite-sized pieces for easy distribution throughout the salad.
- Assemble Salad: On a large plate or platter, arrange the dressed rocket, peach slices, and mozzarella pieces. Drape the prosciutto slices around the salad. Drizzle the remaining dressing or olive oil over the entire salad. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a substitute to prosciutto or jamon serrano, consider using smoked turkey slices or thinly sliced cooked chicken for a lighter option.
- This salad is best served fresh as peaches can soften and release juice over time.
- If buffalo mozzarella is unavailable, cow’s milk mozzarella is a fine alternative.
- To make the salad vegan, omit the prosciutto and mozzarella, and replace mozzarella with vegan cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: Peach Salad, Arugula Salad, Mozzarella Salad, Prosciutto Salad, Summer Salad, Easy Salad, No-Cook Salad
