This sweet and zesty peach dressing uses fresh, frozen, or canned peaches and is paired with fresh basil to make the perfect creamy summer salad dressing.
Since the best part of a salad is typically the dressing, I'm all about making simple homemade dressings. This peach salad dressing is next-level delicious, and it works using canned or fresh peaches (trust me, I tested both varieties!)
As you might expect, this peach vinaigrette has a sweet peach flavor, but it's balanced out with acidity from a combination of apple cider vinegar and white wine vinegar.
Add in extra virgin olive oil to create a smooth, creamy dressing that's perfect on green salads or in grain salads. I use this peach dressing on my peach quinoa salad.
Ingredients
- Peaches: Fresh, thawed frozen, or canned peaches work well here. I recommend peeling fresh peaches to avoid a chunky vinaigrette. I don't recommend adding frozen peaches directly to the dressing as they make it cold and more like a peach smoothie.
- White wine vinegar and apple cider vinegar balance out the sweetness of the peaches. I like using both vinegars because white wine vinegar is more neutral and apple cider has a touch of sweetness.
- Extra virgin olive oil: This is my go-to salad oil, but avocado oil or standard oils like canola or sunflower are also good options.
- Honey: Add this to taste. It's typically not needed with fresh peaches, but is recommended with canned peaches or out-of-season peaches, because it reinforces the peach flavor.
- Cinnamon: Just a pinch! This adds a little "something". Don't skip this.
- Basil: I tested the dressing with and without basil and it is 100% worth adding fresh basil if you have some on hand. If you don't have fresh basil, I recommend using ½ teaspoon dry basil and adding more to taste.
Cassidy's tips
- For a stronger peach flavor, use very ripe fresh peaches. Canned peaches are a great option if you want a low-prep salad dressing or if fresh peaches aren't in season. They also add a more subtle peach flavor, which is nice if you don't want peach to be the main flavor in a salad.
- This peach vinaigrette is best made in a blender, bullet blender, or food processor because the peaches need to be broken down completely.
- For a more acidic dressing, increase apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar by 1 tablespoon at a time.
- For a sweeter dressing, include some of the syrup or juice if using canned peaches. If using fresh peaches, add extra honey one teaspoon at a time.
Storage notes
- Peach dressing keeps well for up to a week. Keep refrigerated in a closed container.
- I like to use pint-sized mason jars with plastic lids for salad dressing storage.
- This vinaigrette freezes well. Let thaw overnight in the fridge and stir or blend well before using.
More easy salad dressings
In case you missed it, the other peach week recipes are Quinoa Peach Salad, Peach BBQ Chickpeas (sponsored Instagram post), Peach Halloumi Sandwiches, Peach Pita Pizza, Peach Coffee Cake and Peach Pancakes.
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Peach Salad Dressing
Ingredients
- ½ cup sliced peaches one small peach; see note #1
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- pinch cinnamon
Instructions
- If using fresh peaches, start by peeling the peach. Remove the peach pit and slice the peach into chunks.
- I like to use a bullet blender for this dressing but any blender or food processor works. Add the peach, basil, white wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt, and a pinch of cinnamon to the blender. Blend until smooth
- Adjust seasonings to taste. For a tangier dressing, up the apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon at a time. For a sweeter dressing, add extra honey 1 teaspoon at a time. Out-of-season peaches or frozen peaches may need additional sweetener in comparison to fresh peaches.
- Store in the fridge for up to a week. Enjoy!
Notes
- Peaches: One small peach yields about ½ cup sliced peaches. Frozen peaches should be thawed before use. Drain canned peaches well.
- Basil: If fresh basil isn't available, substitute with ½ teaspoon dry basil. As needed, add more to taste.
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