Summer Chopped Tomato Peach Salad with Basil Fig Vinaigrette

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Created on August 11th, 2025 at 08:43 pm

Tomato Peach Chopped Salad

This Summer Chopped Tomato Peach Salad is sunshine in a bowl ☀️ — bursting with sweet peaches, juicy cherry tomatoes, fresh zucchini, and creamy cheeses, all tossed in a bright basil fig vinaigrette. With crispy prosciutto breadcrumbs for crunch, it’s the perfect hearty summer salad for BBQs, picnics, or lazy patio dinners.

Tomato Peach Salad with Crispy Prosciutto Breadcrumbs

⏱️ Time Breakdown:

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 8

📝 Ingredients:

Basil Fig Vinaigrette:

½ cup extra virgin olive oil
1–2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon fig preserves (or 2 tsp honey)
1 small shallot, grated
1 clove garlic, grated
½ cup fresh basil, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
Kosher salt & black pepper, to taste
Pinch of chili flakes (optional)

Salad:

1 large head romaine lettuce, shredded
1 head radicchio, shredded
6 oz spicy salami, chopped
3 oz pepperoni, chopped
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup pitted kalamata olives, chopped
2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
2–3 ripe peaches, sliced into wedges
1 cup fresh basil leaves
1 cup mini mozzarella balls
1 cup crumbled feta cheese

Crispy Prosciutto Breadcrumbs:

4 tbsp salted butter
4 slices sourdough bread, torn into chunks
2 oz prosciutto

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions:

Make the vinaigrette 🫙
In a glass jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, fig preserves, shallot, garlic, basil, and thyme. Season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes. Shake well and set aside.
Prep the salad 🥗
In a large mixing bowl, combine romaine, radicchio, salami, pepperoni, cherry tomatoes, olives, zucchini, peaches, basil leaves, mozzarella, and feta.
Make the crispy breadcrumbs 🍞
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). On a lined baking sheet, arrange butter, torn sourdough, and prosciutto. Bake 10–15 minutes until golden and crisp. Transfer to a food processor, pulse into fine crumbs, and season with salt.
Assemble & serve 🌿
Toss salad with vinaigrette until evenly coated. Sprinkle with crispy prosciutto breadcrumbs and garnish with fresh basil. Serve immediately.

💡 Pro Tips:

Storage: Keep salad components and vinaigrette separate; assemble right before serving for best texture.
Substitutions: Swap salami for roasted chicken or omit for a vegetarian version.
Make-Ahead: Breadcrumbs can be made 2 days in advance and stored in an airtight container.
Serving Idea: Pair with crusty bread and chilled rosé for a dreamy summer meal.