Description
Summer’s freshest Blueberry Peach Feta Salad combines sweet juicy peaches with tangy blueberries and creamy feta cheese. Cool Mediterranean flavors dance across crisp greens, offering a perfect light meal that refreshes palates and delights senses.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Base:
- 4 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, or butter lettuce)
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 2 ripe peaches, sliced
Cheese and Nuts:
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup toasted almonds or pecans
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
Garnish:
- Fresh basil or mint leaves
Instructions
- Craft a vibrant, silky dressing by whisking olive oil, honey, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until emulsified and glossy.
- Activate the nuts’ robust flavors by gently toasting almonds or pecans in a dry skillet at medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly until they turn golden and release an aromatic fragrance. Allow them to cool completely.
- Create a colorful foundation in a spacious mixing bowl by artfully arranging mixed greens as the base layer.
- Strategically distribute sliced peaches, plump blueberries, crumbled feta, and thinly sliced red onion across the greens for visual appeal and flavor complexity.
- Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad, then delicately toss ingredients to ensure uniform coating and balanced taste.
- Elevate the salad’s texture and visual interest by sprinkling toasted nuts and scattering fresh basil or mint leaves on top.
- Serve immediately to preserve the crisp greens and vibrant fruit flavors.
Notes
- Swap almonds or pecans with sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds for a nut-free version perfect for those with allergies.
- Replace honey with maple syrup to create a vegan-friendly dressing that maintains the sweet undertone.
- Chill ingredients beforehand to keep the salad crisp and refreshing, especially during hot summer days.
- Use goat cheese instead of feta for a creamier texture and slightly tangier flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 128 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg