You'll want to use this easy Homemade Peach Ginger Vinaigrette on your favorite salad. The combination of peach and ginger is amazing!
News alert - the peaches are here! I was pretty excited the other day when I walked into Trader Joe's and saw the display of boxed peaches. I've always had the best luck getting them there and hope they stick around for a long time - they are the juiciest and most flavorful ones ever. Besides just eating them plain, I was inspired to create this Peach Ginger Vinaigrette from my Cuisine at Home magazine. I'm always looking for new dressings to try and making homemade is super easy - peachy keen, right 🙂
While they say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, for me I think it is lunch. When I'm organized and trying to eat right, I bring salads to work for my lunch break. My typical salad consists of a spring green mix, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, sliced red pepper, snap peas and some sort of protein - either a hard boiled egg or some grilled chicken. It's a pretty tasty salad but I'm not a fan of heavy salad dressings or those reduced calories ones. I prefer something on the light side full of flavor where just a couple drizzles will do. I think I'm going to be loving this one all summer long!
Get creative too. How about some cooked noodles, fresh peach slices, some diced grilled chicken or pork and a veggie like snow peas or red pepper? I think this would be a perfect salad served cold and great to take along on a picnic. You also might want to try marinading some cubed chicken or pork, then skewer/grill and serve on a bed of rice or quinoa. This vinaigrette is so versatile so get your thinking caps on!
A fun little tid bit about me - I always needs something crunchy to go with lunch. Whether it be some chips or pretzels. Doesn't feel like my lunch is complete without that crunch! Unless, of course, I can have french fries - those would win out any time!!
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Peach Ginger Vinaigrette
A tangy dressing that tastes great on salads or use as a marinade
Ingredients
- ½ cup fresh peaches, peeled and chopped
- ½ cup peach preserves
- ¼ cup plus 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon minced scallion
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- ½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- ½ teaspoon soy sauce
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon chili paste
- 1 teaspoon honey
Instructions
- In a food processor puree the peaches and preserves
- Add in the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth
- Serve with salads or use as a marinade
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 79Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 39mgCarbohydrates: 14gFiber: 0gSugar: 8gProtein: 1g
Nutritional information provided is computer-generated and only an estimate. You may want to do your own research with the ingredients listed if you have concerns about health or specific diets.
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Laura at I Heart Naptime says
This looks absolutely amazing! I cannot wait to try it!
Sandi says
What a great idea to include fresh fruit in the salad dressing...awesome.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Umm, I would put this on EVERYTHING! Yummy!
Kimberly Killebrew says
This sounds absolutely wonderful!! I'm looking forward to trying it!
KudosKitchen says
This looks wonderful! I love how different it is. I'm sure it would take an average tasting salad over the top.
Sara Glover says
This sounds so great! I can't wait to try it with our peaches this year!
Courtney says
I love peaches and ginger together-- this sounds amazing!
Julie Evink says
Looks amazing!
Cathy Trochelman says
I'm COMPLETELY in love with this dressing, Deb!
Jamie Sherman says
I look forward to peach season all year!! I love this vinaigrette - I want to put it on everything!
Marcie Flavor the Moments says
Your salads sound amazing that you take to work, and I don't like heavy dressings either. This is perfect and there are so many delicious flavors going on. And that color!
JanVinyard says
This salad dressing sounds wonderful! Peaches are my very favorite fruit,too. Thanks for sharing this recipe! Blessings, Janet
Amy at Ms. Toody Goo Shoes says
Can I just drink this? YUM!
Kathryn @ Family Food on the Table says
I love me some crunch at lunch too -- usually it's some raw carrots with dressing along with a veggie burger. But I adore this fresh peach vinaigrette - serious summer fun! I'm gonna want to drizzle this on everything 🙂
Nancy Piran says
I love how you used peach in this!
Robyn says
I just had to come see more of this little beauty, Deb! Because of our cold spring this are behind schedule this year but our peaches will be ready soon and I'm so glad I have this recipe! Love it.....sharing! Happy Independence Day 🙂
foodie says
Used this on a peach, tomato, mozzarella caprese salad with baby greens. Used grape seed oil, may ploy sweet chili sauce instead of chili paste and a haberno and lime honey....fabulous!