Flavors can range from sweet and salty to spicy, pungent and earthy. (Flavors are actually developed through our sense of taste). Do you ever have those days when nothing sounds good? Eating the same food with the same favor combinations day after day year after year can get a little boring. This week’s recipe is about odd food parings featuring fresh garden tomatoes and peaches. The acid and sweetness of these two pairs wonderfully in a light refreshing summer salad.
I encourage you to think outside the box, mix up your old favorites and try one of these new and surprisingly tasty odd food combinations. You never know what new delicious discovery is waiting for you. Let me know what you like best.
Odd Food Parings that are Really Tasty
- Chocolate and Chilies
- Chocolate and Olives
- Dark chocolate and Parmesan
- Orange and Olives
- Bacon and Banana
- Salmon and Licorice
- Smoked salmon and Greek yogurt on bagels
- Mushrooms and Apricots
- Butternut Squash and Lime
- Parsnip, Pear and Vanilla
- Rhubarb and Anise
- Apricot and Basil
- Raspberry and Peanut Butter
- French Brie and Almond Cookies
- Apple and Lavender
- Vanilla and Cardamom
- Ice cream and Olive Oil, pinch of Sea Salt
- Strawberries with Goat, Feta or Blue Cheese (drizzle with a little Honey or Balsamic vinegar for an extra touch of sweetness).
Fresh Peach and Tomato Garden Salad
(Fresh Peach and Tomato Garden Salad)
This fresh and clean salad is vibrant with color and flavor. For best results use only the freshest summer garden ingredients. The acid and sweetness of these two pairs wonderfully in a light, easy to make refreshing summer salad.
- 2 each fresh and ripe peaches, roughly chopped
- 2-3 each fresh garden tomatoes, seeded and roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup roughly chopped cilantro
- 1/2 each of a lime juiced
- salt and pepper to taste
- drizzle with good olive oil
Instructions:
In a large bowl mix all together, let sit for 1 hour and enjoy.