Description
Experience the delightful taste of summer with this Simple Peach Feta Salad, a perfect blend of sweetness and savory flavors. This refreshing dish showcases ripe peaches paired with creamy feta cheese, peppery mixed greens, and crunchy candied nuts, all drizzled with a light honey-balsamic dressing. Ideal for picnics, barbecues, or as a light lunch, this salad not only pleases the palate but also offers an eye-catching vibrant presentation that will impress your guests. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, it’s perfect for busy days or leisurely gatherings alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe peaches
- 4 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, baby kale)
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup candied pecans or walnuts
- 1/2 small red onion
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Wash and slice the peaches into wedges.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, sliced red onion, and torn basil leaves.
- Add peach slices on top of the greens.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta over the salad.
- Top with candied pecans or walnuts.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad before serving.
- Toss gently to combine.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg