Description
This Irresistible Peach Salad combines the sweetness of fresh peaches with the savory goodness of feta cheese, crunchy pecans, and a tangy balsamic dressing. It’s a perfect summer salad that is both refreshing and satisfying.
Ingredients
Fresh Ripe Peaches:
3 peaches, sliced
Mixed Salad Greens:
6 cups
Crumbled Feta Cheese:
1/2 cup
Toasted Pecans:
1/3 cup
Thinly Sliced Red Onion:
1/4 cup
Fresh Basil Leaves:
a handful
Olive Oil:
3 tbsp
Balsamic Vinegar:
2 tbsp
Honey:
1 tbsp
Salt and Black Pepper:
to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine salad greens, sliced peaches, red onion, feta cheese, toasted pecans, and basil leaves.
- Toss and Serve: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For added protein, top with grilled chicken or shrimp.
- Substitute pecans with walnuts or almonds if preferred.
- Use arugula or spinach as an alternative to mixed greens for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg