Description
Indulge in the refreshing delight of Irresistible Peach Salad: Fresh, Sweet & Savory. This vibrant dish combines juicy, ripe peaches with crisp greens and creamy cheese, creating a perfect balance of flavors and textures. It’s an ideal choice for summer barbecues, picnics, or a nutritious lunch. The sweetness of the peaches pairs beautifully with feta cheese and toasted nuts, making every bite a burst of flavor. With only 15 minutes of prep time, this salad is quick to assemble, ensuring you can enjoy its deliciousness without hassle. Serve it as a light main course or a stunning side dish that will impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups baby spinach or arugula
- 2 ripe peaches, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup crumbled feta or goat cheese
- ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion (optional)
- ¼ cup toasted pecans or sliced almonds
- Dressing: olive oil, balsamic vinegar or lemon juice, honey or maple syrup, Dijon mustard, fresh herbs, salt, and pepper
Instructions
- To make the dressing, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar (or lemon juice), honey (or maple syrup), Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Thinly slice the peaches and onion (if using). Toast the nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant; let cool.
- In a large mixing bowl or serving platter, layer the greens followed by peach slices, red onion (if using), crumbled cheese, toasted nuts, and chopped herbs.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking involved
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 210g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg