Ultimate Summer Peach Salad
A vibrant and refreshing summer salad featuring sweet peaches, crunchy nuts, creamy feta, and mixed greens, dressed in tangy balsamic vinaigrette.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 ripe peaches, sliced
- 5 cups mixed greens
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup walnuts or pecans, toasted
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the peaches: Wash the peaches thoroughly, slice them in half around the pit, twist to separate, and scoop out the pit. Slice each half into wedges and place in a large salad bowl.
- Toss in greens: Rinse mixed greens under cold water, spin dry, and add to the bowl with peaches.
- Slice the red onion: Slice the red onion as thinly as possible, soak in cold water if necessary, then add to the salad.
- Add feta and nuts: Crumble feta cheese over the salad and sprinkle with toasted nuts.
- Prepare the dressing: Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Drizzle over salad.
- Toss and serve: Gently toss the salad and serve immediately for optimal freshness.
Notes
For a smoky flavor, consider grilling the peach slices. This salad can also be made nut-free by using chickpeas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: peach salad, summer salad, refreshing salad, healthy salad, vegetarian salad