Unique and Tasty Peach Salad Recipe

The first time my mother-in-law made this, I was very skeptical about trying it. This unique and tasty peach salad recipe was something I had never heard of. However, it soon became one of my favorites!

I am not sure if this is something she came up with on her own or one of those things that was passed down to her. Regardless of where it came from, it is a delicious salad!

Peach Salad Recipe

These are not your typical salad recipes. It may even seem odd (I know it did to me at first), but give it a try. Instead of one big salad, these are individual salads.

This recipe is good any time of year because you use canned peaches. However, it really is the perfect summer peach salad.

During peach season, you could try using fresh peaches – they have such a natural sweetness. Just cut the whole fruit in half after peeling it. There is just a little more prep work involved.

Simple Ingredients

There is something about the combination of the sweet peaches and the tangy mayo topping that really works here. The grated cheese adds the perfect texture. It all comes together to make the perfect balance.

Instructions

You can’t get easier than this!

With or without paprika, these are delicious!

Tips and Other Options

• Used fresh peaches instead of canned. If you do this, be sure to use ripe peaches.
• Unless you are preparing the salads on a deviled egg tray, place the juicy peaches on a paper towel to keep them from sliding around on the plate.

• Place each peach half on top of a piece of butter lettuce, baby spinach, or a bed of salad greens.
• Use the mayonnaise or Miracle Whip that comes in the squeeze bottle for a little extra ease.
• You can serve these without the mayonnaise for the people who do not care for it. Just top the peaches with cheese and serve.

• Grill the fresh peaches just until there are light grill marks on them for added flavor.
• Prepare the individual peach salads in advance and keep them refrigerated until ready to serve.
• Experiment with other toppings:
  • Fresh Herbs
  • Basil Leaves
  • Fresh Mint
  • Red Onion
  • Black Pepper
  • Feta Cheese
  • A Drizzle of Maple Syrup
• Serve them on a deviled egg tray.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
• These peach salads make a great side dish, and they go with almost all main dishes.

Helpful Items

I searched for a large serving platter that was long and slender for these peach salads. I was just about to order one when I found exactly what I wanted. I went to an estate sale that my friend Melissa was having at her mom’s house and found this jewel.

Not only do I love the look of it, and it is perfect for these peach salads, but now I will think of my friend and her sweet mother every time I use it.

Here are some of the items I found that would be easy to serve these. The deviled egg containers would hold them well unless your peaches were pretty large. If so, you could skip every other spot and space them out a little.

• Wooden Deviled Egg Tray
• Deviled Egg Containers with Lids
• Long Narrow Serving Tray

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Peach Salads

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There is something about the combination of the sweet peaches and the tangy mayo topping that really works here. The grated cheese adds the perfect texture. It all comes together to make the perfect balance.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 Large Can of Peach Halves, drained
• Mayonnaise of Miracle Whip
• Grated Cheddar Cheese
• Paprika, Optional

Instructions

1. Lay the peach halves on a plate cut side up.
2. Add the desired amount of mayonnaise or Miracle Whip to the cut out portion of the peach.
3. Sprinkle the cheese on top of the mayonnaise and serve.
4. Sprinkling the top with paprika gives it an added flavor. It is really delicious but optional.

These are the perfect summer salads, but they are also great for potluck meals, a light lunch, and snacks at home any time of year.

Regardless of where my mother-in-law came up with these simple little peach salads, I am glad she shared them with me. I hope you enjoy them as much as I have.

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