Description
This Simple Peach Feta Salad is a delightful combination of sweet peaches, tangy feta cheese, crunchy nuts, and a flavorful dressing. It’s perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Peach Salad:
- 4 ripe peaches, sliced
Mixed Greens:
- 4 cups mixed greens (such as arugula, spinach, and baby kale)
Additional Ingredients:
- 1⁄2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1⁄4 cup candied pecans or walnuts
- 1⁄2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1⁄4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Peaches: Wash and slice the peaches. Set aside.
- Combine Greens: In a large bowl, mix greens, red onion, and basil.
- Assemble Salad: Arrange peaches on greens, then top with feta and nuts.
- Make Dressing: Whisk olive oil, honey, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle & Toss: Pour dressing over salad, toss gently to combine.
Notes
- This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or as a refreshing side dish to grilled meats.
- You can substitute candied pecans with almonds or cashews for a different flavor.
- Swap balsamic vinegar with lemon juice for a lighter taste.
- Adding grilled chicken or shrimp can make this salad a more substantial meal.
- For a dairy-free version, omit the feta cheese and try a plant-based alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Peach Feta Salad, Summer Salad, Easy Salad Recipe
