Summer Peach and Basil Salad

Ingredients

• 4–5 medium peaches, sliced into 1/4 inch pieces (leave skin on)
• 1/4 red onion, very thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup fresh basil, rolled into a 'cigar' and thinly sliced into strips
• Juice of 1/2 lemon or 1 lime
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil — choose a fruity, cloudy one
• Pinch of coarse salt
• Freshly ground pepper, to taste
• SWEETER: add strawberries and/or mint; or serve with a dollop of mascarpone sweetened with honey
• SAVORY: add Feta (just 1 tbsp crumbled — you need much less than you think, or it will overpower the fruit)
• SPICY: add grated ginger

Instructions

1. 1Roll basil leaves together into a 'cigar' shape and thinly slice across to make thin basil strips.
2. 2Quarter a red onion and slice very thinly across the cut side to make tiny strips.
3. 3Add everything you are using in a large bowl, toss, adjust seasoning if needed, and serve.