Peaches, Peas and Beans Summer Salad

Serves: 4-6

Source: The First Mess Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp. Soya sauce
  • 2 tablespoon canola or avocado oil

Salad

  • 3/4 pound of green or yellow beans
  • 2 ripe firm peaches
  • 1 small shallot
  • large handful of snap peas, trimmed and sliced down the middle
  • salt and pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh Basil leaves
  • 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds

Instructions

  1. Combine balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, and oil in a small jar with a tight fitting lid.
  2. Bring a medium sauce pan to a boil. Salt the water and add the sliced green beans and blanch for 3 minutes. Drain the beans and place in a bowl of ice water immediately.
  3. Remove the pits from the peaches and cut the fruit into thin slices. In a large bowl, combine peaches , shallots, and snap peas. Drain the green beans and lightly dry them. Add the beans to the large bowl and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and peaches and lightly toss to combine. Scatter with chopped basil and almonds.