Description
A refreshing and vibrant salad combining ripe peaches, mixed greens, and feta cheese, perfect for summer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe peaches, sliced
- 4 cups mixed greens (such as arugula, spinach, and baby kale)
- 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
- Start by preparing the peaches: Wash and slice the peaches into wedges or rounds, depending on your preference. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, sliced red onion, and fresh basil leaves.
- Add the sliced peaches on top of the greens and onion mixture, arranging them in an appealing way.
- Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese evenly over the salad.
- Add the candied pecans or walnuts for a sweet, crunchy texture.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Adjust the seasoning to your liking.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving.
- Toss gently to combine all the ingredients, ensuring the dressing is evenly distributed.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding sliced grilled chicken or shrimp.
- This salad is best served fresh, but you can prepare the ingredients in advance and assemble just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg