Peaches, Basil & Red Onion Salad

There is nothing like peaches from the Niagara region at this time of year!  As I was flicking through Martha Stewart's "Living" magazine, I came upon this recipe.  Since Greg is allergic to the fungicides that are sprayed on fruit, he hasn't eaten a fresh peach in about 14 years.  The acids in the salad dressing were enough to break down the fungicide so he could enjoy them!

PEACHES, BASIL & RED ONION SALAD

Ingredients:

3 peaches, sliced 1/2" thick

1/4 of a red onion, sliced very thinly

1/3 cup freshly torn basil

Juice of 1/2 a lemon

1/2 tsp coarse salt

Freshly ground black pepper

1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO)

• Toss the peaches with the onion and fresh basil.  
• Whisk together the lemon juice, salt and pepper, with the EVOO.
• Drizzle over top the peaches and toss gently to coat.
• Goes well with grilled fish or chicken!