This is the most delicious summer salad!! When peaches are in season, they really can’t be beat. This past week, at the farmer’s market, I picked up some juicy, ripe peaches and goat cheese. In addition, I got some arugula in my farm box and the peppery taste of fresh arugula really puts the boxed kind you get in a grocery store to shame. They taste like completely different lettuces! So for this recipe, I recommend trying to pick up the arugula and peaches at a local farmer’s market, but if that’s not a possibility, it’s still incredibly tasty!!
Ingredients:
(serves 4)
6 ounces of arugula leaves
2 ripe peaches, peeled and sliced
¼ cup of goat cheese, crumbled
¼ red onion, thinly sliced
¼ cup of pistachios
For the dressing:
3 tbsp good quality extra-virgin olive oil
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Maldon sea salt
Directions:
In a salad bowl, combine all salad ingredients
Drizzle olive oil and balsamic on top and finish with a couple pinches of sea salt
Health Benefits of Arugula:
Arugula is an excellent source of vitamin K, which is essential for building strong bones and blood clotting
Arugula is an alkaline food, helping to establish optimal pH levels in our bodies, which we need for strong immune and digestive health.
The combination of high-fiber content, phytochemicals, antioxidants, and essential minerals in arugula helps our body remove toxins
Arugula contains beta-carotene and other nutrients that protect our eyes from blue light and UV rays.
Sources and Additional Reading:
https://www.conserve-energy-future.com/health-benefits-arugula.php
