Peach Mozzarella Basil Salad

It's been a long week for my husband. He is a born workaholic, and it's just his nature to work too long and too hard. He is the youngest person to ever hold his position at work, and his job comes with a lot of stress. I try really hard to take some of the pressure off of him, and usually that involves me cooking for him. I usually try to make new things, I like to keep his life interesting, and I get bored of having the same things all the time.

This week has been especially rough on him, full of deadlines, awkward encounters, and lots of yelling. So when Friday night rolled around I decided to plan a nice candlelit dinner for two. On the menu: creamy salami and goat cheese spread with sun dried tomatoes, cold chicken slices marinated in lemon, white wine, garlic and cracked pepper, and peach, mozzarella and basil salad. 

The salad was light and refreshing. The flavors blended together, creating a wonderful side for a very hot summer day.

3 peaches, cut into 6-8 slices, then halved crosswise

8 oz fresh mozzarella. (i used the little balls, but if the are not available cut into 1 in cubes)

1 cup chopped basil

2 tbsp olive oil

1 squeeze fresh lemon juice

salt and pepper to taste

In a large bowl, mix peaches, mozzarella, and basil.drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss to coat. Keep refrigerated.