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    Home » Recipes » Salads » Tomato Salad

    Tomato Salad

    Published: Jul 28, 2014 · Modified: Jul 11, 2021 by Barbara Curry · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Tomatoes and peaches with feta in a black bowl

    Fresh each and tomato salad can’t be beat when summer produce is at its best. Try combining those juicy tomatoes with fresh sweet peaches, then sprinkle with salty feta for a light and refreshing summer salad.

    A black bowl of tomato salad with peaches and feta.

    When you have sweet Southern peaches and fresh juicy tomatoes, it’s time to make a tomato salad with peaches. Simple, light and refreshing, just what you need when it’s too hot to be in the kitchen.

    I first tried a tomato and peach salad at running camp one year at Zap. Their food is always delicious, healthy, and the chef creates interesting food combinations. It was so delicious I couldn’t wait to reproduce it at home.

    I wasn’t sure if it would taste as good when I wasn’t starving after a hard run, but it was just as amazing at home and my family loved it. Just a few simple ingredients results in a spectacular and refreshing salad that we make all summer long.

    Why you’ll love it

    • Naturally sweet from peaches with no added sugar
    • Peaches and tomatoes are available all summer long
    • It’s light and refreshing
    • This salad will go with anything you are serving
    • It’s great for a summer cook out

    Thanks to some fresh tomatoes from a friend, fresh basil from my backyard, and sweet peaches from the farmers market, all I needed was some cheese and nuts. 

    A group of heirloom tomatoes on a towel.

    While I’ve added fruit to salsas and sauces, I never thought to combine fruit and tomatoes. Think of this as a peach salad with a twist. Not only do you have the sweet and acidic flavors but you get a crunch from toasted pecans, or slivered almonds.

    What seems to pull this salad together is the salty feta cheese crumbles. Feta is sturdy enough not to dissolve in the peach and tomato juices but still creamy. If you want to try goat cheese, it will dissolve if it sits for very long, so wait to add it right before serving. Either are delicious with the peaches and tomatoes. 

    So if you’re like me and always have peaches and tomatoes on your counter in the summer, give this tomato salad recipe a try, it’s sure to become a family favorite.

    A bowl of fresh picked peaches.

    How to tell if peaches are ripe

    Peaches will ripen off the tree if they haven’t been picked when they’re green. They should be firm but not green. They will smell like a peach if they are sweet, so give them the sniff test.

    When you get home, you can place them in a brown bag to ripen them quicker. Do not place them in the refrigerator until they are as ripe as you want them to be. Here are some tips for how to choose a ripe peach.

    What you’ll need

    Ingredients for a tomato salad.
    • Tomatoes – whatever is ripe, the juicier the better. You can even use cherry tomatoes.
    • Peaches – find some sweet ones, you can tell if they’ll be sweet by their smell, if they don’t have a peach smell, they won’t have much flavor.
    • Feta – the salty taste works just right with the tomatoes and peaches.
    • Pecans or almonds – toast them to bring out their nutty flavor.
    • Fresh basil – For that pop of flavor.

    How to make a peach and tomato salad

    Step 1: Chop ripe peaches and tomatoes into bite size pieces. If you want this to be more of a peach salad, then use about three times as many peaches as tomatoes. Toss with fresh chopped basil.

    Step 2: Add toasted nuts and cheese and toss. If not serving right away, wait to add the cheese.

    Cheese being sprinkles over a peach and tomato salad.

    Southern tomato recipes

    • Tomato Pie Recipe
    • Tomato Galette
    • Heirloom Tomato Tart
    • Mozzarella Chicken with Tomatoes

    FAQ’s and tips

    Should you peel the peaches?

    This is a personal preference, it will be delicious either way. Peeling the peaches makes it a little juicier. If you want to prepare this in advance without it getting too juicy, then don’t peel the peaches.

    What type of cheese should you use with peaches and tomatoes?

    Feta with it’s salty taste is my first choice. It’s firm enough to hold its shape. Goat cheese is equally tasty but will dissolve a little quicker once added to the salad.

    Can you make this in advance?

    This salad can be refrigerated for a few hours before eating, just wait to add the cheese and nuts until ready to serve.

    What type of peaches and tomatoes should you use?

    You can use any type of sweet peaches, white or yellow and any type of ripe tomatoes.

    What is feta cheese?

    Feta is a brined slightly salty cheese that you will see used in most Greek foods.

    More summer salads you’ll love

    • Corn and Cucumber Salad Recipe
    • Ranch Dressing Potato Salad with Bacon
    • Strawberry Spinach Salad with Vinaigrette Dressing
    • Zucchini Pasta Salad with Balsamic Vinegar

    What else can you make with peaches

    • Grilled Peaches
    • Peach Salsa
    • Baked Chicken Taquitos
    • Peach Crumble with a Pecan Topping

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    A bowl of fresh peach and tomato salad with a spoon.

    Peach and Tomato Salad

    Author: Barbara Curry
    Fresh Peach and Tomato Salad can't be beat when summer produce is at its best. Try combining fresh peaches with juicy tomatoes, then sprinkle with salty feta for a light and refreshing summer salad.
    5 from 1 vote
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    PREP: 15 minutes
    COOK: 0 minutes
    Servings: 6

    Ingredients
     

    • 3 large peaches diced
    • 2 small to medium tomatoes diced
    • 2 tablespoons fresh basil chopped
    • 3 ounces feta/goat cheese
    • ½ cup almonds/pecans toasted
    • salt and pepper
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    Instructions
     

    • Peel peaches if desired. Dice peaches and tomatoes into bite site pieces. You want about 3 times as many peaches as tomatoes. Add chopped basil, cheese, Toasted almonds/pecans and season with salt and pepper.
    Barbara’s Tips + Notes
    • Eat the same day, it does not save well.
    • You can use peaches with the peelings on or off
    • If using goat cheese, add right before serving so it doesn’t dissolve in the juices.
    • Use three times as many peaches as tomatoes
    • Make sure to only use ripe peaches and tomatoes

    Nutrition

    Calories: 121kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 128mg | Potassium: 225mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 452IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Julie Whitt says

      August 03, 2014 at 1:19 am

      Great summer salad…..Thank you!

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      • admin says

        August 03, 2014 at 12:08 pm

        The flavors are so unexpected, I’m glad you liked it.

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