Description
Blueberry peach feta salad delivers a refreshing Mediterranean-inspired harmony of sweet and tangy flavors. Summer’s finest ingredients dance together, promising a delightful culinary experience you will savor with each vibrant bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Base:
- 4 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, or butter lettuce)
- 2 ripe peaches, sliced
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- Fresh basil or mint leaves
Cheese and Nuts:
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup toasted almonds or pecans
Instructions
- Craft a vibrant vinaigrette by whisking olive oil, honey, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small container until emulsified and silky smooth.
- Activate the nutty essence by carefully roasting almonds or pecans in a dry skillet at medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring continuously until they develop a golden hue and release a rich aroma. Allow nuts to cool and crisp.
- Create a lush salad foundation by arranging crisp mixed greens as a verdant base, then artfully layer ripe peach slices, plump blueberries, crumbled feta cheese, and thinly sliced red onion.
- Elevate the salad’s flavor profile by drizzling the prepared vinaigrette evenly across the ingredients, then gently toss to ensure each component is delicately coated with the zesty dressing.
- Complete the culinary composition by scattering the toasted nuts and sprinkling fresh basil or mint leaves, delivering a final flourish of texture and aromatic brightness. Serve promptly to preserve the salad’s pristine freshness.
Notes
- Customize the dressing by swapping honey with maple syrup for a vegan-friendly option.
- Enhance nut flavor by briefly roasting them in the oven instead of a skillet for more even, rich toasting.
- Prevent fruit from browning by tossing peach slices in a bit of lemon juice before adding to the salad.
- Create a protein-packed version by adding grilled chicken or crispy tofu to transform this light salad into a substantial meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 122 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 125 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg