Name: Creamy Peach Salad Dressing Recipe
Prep time: 4 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 9 min
Cuisine: Clean Eating
Ingredients: 1 large peach – peeled and cored (can be cooked or fresh); 7 tbsp olive oil (or avocado oil); 4 tbsp vinegar (apple cider, balsamic, or lemon juice); 1 tbsp Dijon mustard; 2 tbsp maple syrup (or honey); 2 garlic cloves; ⅓ tsp sea salt; ⅓ tsp black pepper

Description

This creamy Peach Vinaigrette is a light, refreshing salad dressing perfect for summer. Made with cooked or fresh peaches, olive oil, vinegar, and a touch of maple syrup, it offers a naturally gluten-free and dairy-free option. Versatile and easy to prepare, it enhances green salads, fruit salads, or grilled chicken and fish with its vibrant peach flavor and smooth texture.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

1 large peach – peeled and cored (can be cooked or fresh)
7 tbsp olive oil (or avocado oil)
4 tbsp vinegar (apple cider, balsamic, or lemon juice)
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp maple syrup (or honey)
2 garlic cloves
⅓ tsp sea salt
⅓ tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Prepare the peach: Heat a small skillet over medium heat and add about 2 tablespoons of water. Add the sliced peeled and cored peach to the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the water nearly evaporates, then add maple syrup. Continue cooking for 4-5 minutes until the liquid caramelizes around the peach slices. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely. If using fresh peach, simply peel and core it and use without cooking.
Combine and blend the ingredients: In a blender, combine the cooled cooked peach (or fresh peach), olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, garlic, sea salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth. For a milder garlic flavor, smash garlic cloves and infuse them in the olive oil for 15 minutes before discarding and proceeding with the recipe. Transfer the vinaigrette to a jar or container and refrigerate. Use within one week if cooked peach was used, or within three days if using fresh peach.

Notes

Using cooked peach caramelizes the sugars for a richer flavor and smoother texture.
Fresh peach results in a lighter, fresher vinaigrette but has a shorter shelf life.
Adjust sweetness by varying maple syrup or honey according to taste.
Infuse garlic in the olive oil beforehand to mellow the garlic taste if desired.
This dressing pairs well with green salads, fruit salads, grilled chicken, or fish.
Store in the refrigerator and consume within recommended times to maintain freshness.

Prep Time: 4 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: Condiment
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Clean Eating, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Mediterranean