What kind of chicken works best?

Rotisserie chicken is the easiest option, but leftover grilled, roasted or poached chicken all work beautifully.

What kind of tomatoes are best for this salad?

Heirloom tomatoes are especially flavorful and colorful, but any ripe, juicy tomatoes will taste delicious.

Can this recipe be made ahead of time?

Kind of! You can make the dressing, cook the chicken and chop the herbs a day ahead. For the freshest texture, cut the peaches and tomatoes and toss everything together just before serving.

Can I use different herbs?

Yes. If you don't have basil, mint and parsley, use whichever fresh herbs you have on hand. Basil is the one I'd be least likely to leave out.

How long will leftovers last?

Leftovers will keep for about a day in the refrigerator. The tomatoes and peaches will soften and release some juices, but the salad will still be delicious.

How do I know when my peaches are ripe?

Choose peaches that give slightly when gently squeezed. They should be fragrant and juicy but still firm enough to hold their shape in the salad.

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Tomato Peach Chicken Salad

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Juicy peaches, ripe tomatoes, tender chicken and fresh herbs come together in this easy summer salad that’s bursting with fresh flavor in every bite.

Author: Kate Jackson
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
Category: Dinner
Method: No Cook
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon mustard
Pinch each of salt and pepper
3 cups cooked chicken, torn into bite sized pieces
4 tomatoes (heirloom if you can find ’em), cut into bite sized wedges
4 peaches, cut into bite sized wedges
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

Make dressing: pour vinegar, oil, mustard, salt and pepper into a small jar and shake vigorously.
Toss chicken, tomatoes, peaches and herbs together gently in a large bowl (clean hands work best for this).
Drizzle dressing on slowly, tasting as you go, until the salad has the right amount of dressing for your taste. Serve!

Notes

Chicken: Rotisserie chicken is perfect for this recipe and makes it come together in no time. Leftover grilled, roasted or poached chicken works just as well.

Peaches: Look for peaches that give just a little when you gently squeeze them. If they’re rock hard, they’ll be crunchy instead of juicy. If they’re very soft, they’ll fall apart when you toss the salad. You want them juuuuust right. If you can only find hard ones, schedule this salad for a few days from now…your peaches should be ripe by then.

Tomatoes: Heirloom tomatoes add gorgeous color and wonderful flavor, but any ripe, juicy tomato will work. Roma tomatoes tend to be a little firmer, while vine-ripened tomatoes are especially juicy.

Fresh herbs: The combination of basil, mint and parsley is what gives this salad its fresh summer flavor. If you’re missing one, don’t worry—use a little extra of the other herbs instead.

Find it online: https://www.framedcooks.com/summer-tomato-peach-chicken-salad/