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Wednesday, 8 July 2026

Mozzarella, Peach and Tomato Salad : Lovely for Summer


The words summer and salad seem to go together so well - so do the ingredients used in this recipe. A colourful peach and mozzarella salad is just perfect for when juicy peaches and tomatoes are at their seasonal best. It is so simple to make, but the fresh summer flavour combination of creamy mozzarella, sweet stone fruit and tangy tomatoes really will impress. For a delicious taste of summer please read on.

Ingredients
Serves Six
4 ripe peaches, halved, stoned and sliced
120g sweet mixed baby tomatoes, halved
2 tomatoes, sliced
15g fresh basil leaves
½ lemon, juiced
3 tbsp. olive oil
250g mozzarella
½ red chilli, deseeded and thinly sliced

Method
1. Put the peaches and tomatoes in a large bowl. Add half the basil, the lemon juice and 2 tbsp. olive oil; season and toss together. Transfer to a serving plate.
2. Tear the mozzarella over the salad and scatter over the chilli and remaining basil; season. Drizzle with the remaining oil.

Nutrition per serving
Carbohydrate 7.3g Protein 8.3g Fat 13g
From an original idea here

For readers who are not experiencing summer weather at the moment, you may prefer a Cheesy Bean and Lentil Bake - see the recipe here

~ wishing all readers a happy day ~

You will find a variety of recipe ideas within this blog, and not all may be suitable for you. Always take account of your personal circumstances, needs, illnesses and medication you may be taking. Any allergies, or underlying health issues must always be taken into account. If you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e. use your meter. If you have any concerns about your health, it is always advisable to consult your doctor or health care team.

All the best Jan

38 comments:

HappyK said...

That looks so good!!!

Mari said...

I love tomato, basil and mozzarella together, never had it with peach but it sure looks good!

chica said...

Linda e bem refrescante salada!
beijos, boa noite, chica

David M. Gascoigne, said...

I think I would leave out the peaches, which could be dessert.

contempladoraocidental.blogspot.com said...

My type of salad !!

J.P. Alexander said...

Gracias por la receta. Te mando un beso.

Bijoux said...

I just had a caprese salad at a winery tonight. The addition of peaches would have been wonderful.

Wanda said...

Oh Yum, I just posted Sunflowers and summer salads. Love summer foods

Tom said...

...peaches look and sound good!

DMS said...

I have never had this combination with peaches- but it looks and sounds amazing. Definitely want to try it. It looks delicious and refreshing. Thanks for sharing.

DVArtist said...

I would love to have this salad. Thank you for the recipe.

Christine said...

Looks yummy!

Angie's Recipes said...

Sweet, juicy and refreshing!

Modrina Neba - Blue Sky said...

Thanks for the great recipe, Andreja!

Granny Marigold said...

Perfect for those hot evenings when you don't know what to make.

Margaret D said...

Looks delicious and was just thinking, salads have come a very long way these past several years, Jan.

doodles n daydreams said...

This looks really refreshing for a hot summer day.

eileeninmd said...

Looks delicious, I will try this salad.
Take care, have a great day!

Iris Flavia said...

16C, grey - I feel more like hot soup...

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

I have most of the ingredients already to make this. It sounds and looks wonderful.

Bill said...

That looks good.

roentare said...

This vibrant peach and mozzarella salad captures the essence of summer beautifully, with sweet, juicy fruit, creamy cheese, and fresh basil coming together in a dish that's as elegant as it is refreshingly simple.

jabblog said...

That is such a lovely combination of flavours and colours.

DeniseinVA said...

That looks light, refreshing and delicious Jan. Thank you for another great recipe, will have to try this. All the best, Denise

Jeanie said...

This does look delicious and so easy. Thanks, Jan!

Caroline said...

Your salade is looking delicious with the peach. Greets

Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti said...

One of my favorite slads during fresh peach season! If I can find burrata I use that as it is so nice and creamy.

♥ Łucja-Maria ♥ said...

Dear Jan!
I love this dish. It's fantastic.
Have a wonderful July.

Giorgio said...

Great combination, Jan. Typical of summer. I'll try it!

gluten Free A_Z Blog said...

I love peaches in a salad. This looks really good

Elkes Lebensglück said...

I really need to try it with the peach slices too—the recipe looks so delicious.!!

Mary Kirkland said...

That looks really good.

Neuer Gartentraum said...

Besonders gut finde ich die Pfirsiche im Salat. Mozzarella passt erstaunlich gut dazu.

Wanda said...

Oh yes! the sweetness of the peaches would be perfect. I'm drooling!

CJ Kennedy said...

This sounds perfect for the next heatwave that arrives next week

Marco Luijken said...

Hello Jan,
That looks fantastic. So very tasty.
It;s so good to see the result of the food and the way how you have photograph all so well.
Very well done!!

Many greetings,
Marco

Conniecrafter said...

Not sure about combining peaches and tomatoes, I know I am a weird picky eater, LOL! The flowers are gorgeous :)

My name is Erika. said...

This looks amazing. I've had a similar salad before, but not with peaches. Adding peaches really must elevate it.