Heirloom Tomato-Peach Salad with Whiskey Vinaigrette

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-05 · Updated 2026-04-05

A vibrant summer salad featuring heirloom tomatoes, ripe peaches, and a tangy whiskey vinaigrette, celebrating local farm ingredients. This Southern-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs heirloom tomatoes, peaches, red onion into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 cups (diced) heirloom tomatoes
• 2 medium (diced) peaches
• 1/4 cup (thinly sliced) red onion
• 1/4 cup (chopped) fresh basil
• 2 tbsp whiskey
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp honey
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp whiskey, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp honey, 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper until honey dissolves.
2. Step 2: Gradually whisk in 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil until emulsified and smooth.
3. Step 3: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups diced heirloom tomatoes, 2 medium diced peaches, 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil.
4. Step 4: Pour whiskey vinaigrette over salad and toss gently until evenly coated.
5. Step 5: Let sit for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld, then serve chilled.