Description
This Peach Salad is a colorful mix of juicy ripe peaches, crisp greens, creamy cheese, and a zippy vinaigrette. It’s light, refreshing, and effortlessly elegant—ideal for summer gatherings or a quick, no-cook meal.
Ingredients
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For the Salad
- 3 ripe peaches, sliced or wedged
- 4 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, or spring mix)
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup crumbled goat cheese or feta
- ¼ cup toasted pecans, almonds, or walnuts
- Optional: ½ avocado, sliced
- Optional: ¼ cup fresh basil or mint leaves, torn
For the Vinaigrette
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (or white balsamic)
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Make the Dressing
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, honey, mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- Assemble the Salad
- In a large bowl or on a serving platter, arrange the greens, peach slices, red onion, cheese, and nuts.
- Dress and Serve
- Drizzle vinaigrette over the salad just before serving.
- Toss gently and garnish with fresh herbs, if using.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salads
- Method: Mixed
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cups
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: Peach Salad Recipe