Peach and Fennel Summer Salad

A fresh salad combining many summer flavors

Peach and Fennel Summer Salad

This salad uses plenty of in-season ingredients for a fresh, flavorful take on summer. A perfect side dish when you are grilling!

Ingredients

• 1 cup very thinly sliced fennel bulb

• 2 ripe peaches, pitted and thinly sliced

• 1 pint heirloom cherry tomatoes, halved

• 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced

• 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt

• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

• 3/4 cup crumbled goat cheese

• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

• 1 teaspoon honey

• 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves, torn

Directions

1. Let sliced fennel sit in a bowl of ice water for about 15–20 minutes to mellow its sharpness. Drain and pat dry.

2. Arrange peaches on a large serving platter. Top with scattered halved cherry tomatoes and a few slices of cucumber.

3. Tuck the fennel slices between the layers. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and goat cheese.

4. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and honey. Drizzle over the salad.

5. Top with torn mint leaves just before serving.