Description
Refreshing simple peach feta salad recipe combines sweet summer peaches with tangy Mediterranean flavors. Crisp greens and zesty dressing make you crave this light, elegant dish perfect for warm afternoons.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 peaches, ripe, sliced
- 6 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, and romaine)
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
Nuts and Dried Fruits:
- 1/4 cup almonds or walnuts, toasted
- 1/4 cup cranberries, dried
Dressing Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Gather fresh mixed greens and spread them as a vibrant base in a spacious serving bowl.
- Layer sliced ripe peaches across the greens, creating a colorful geometric pattern.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese generously over the peaches, ensuring even distribution.
- Scatter thinly sliced red onion rings across the salad for a sharp, tangy accent.
- Distribute toasted almonds to add a delightful crunch and nutty undertone.
- Enhance the salad with dried cranberries, providing sweet bursts of flavor.
- Prepare the vinaigrette by whisking olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper in a small mixing bowl until smooth and well-integrated.
- Gently drizzle the dressing over the salad, using a light circular motion to ensure even coverage.
- Toss the ingredients delicately, allowing each component to be lightly coated with the vinaigrette.
- Serve immediately at room temperature to preserve the freshness and texture of the ingredients.
Notes
- Select ripe, juicy peaches for the best flavor and sweetness in your salad.
- Toast almonds in a dry skillet for a few minutes to enhance their nutty aroma and crunch.
- Slice red onions paper-thin to prevent overpowering the delicate peach and feta flavors.
- Customize the salad by substituting goat cheese for feta or adding grilled chicken for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 12 mg