Description
A refreshing Blueberry Peach Feta Salad that combines sweet fresh fruit with tangy feta, crunchy walnuts, and a honey balsamic dressing. Perfect for a quick, light meal or a vibrant side dish.
Ingredients
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Fruit and Cheese
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 2 ripe peaches, sliced
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
Greens and Nuts
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Fruit: Rinse the fresh blueberries under cold water to remove any debris, then gently pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel to avoid crushing them. Wash the peaches thoroughly and slice them into wedges or thin slices as you prefer.
- Assemble the Salad Base: Place the rinsed blueberries and sliced peaches into a large mixing bowl. Add the crumbled feta cheese and mixed greens.
- Add Aromatics and Nuts: Chop the red onion into thin pieces and sprinkle over the salad. Roughly chop the walnuts and scatter them on top for crunch.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, black pepper, and salt until fully combined and smooth.
- Dress the Salad: Drizzle the prepared dressing evenly over the salad ingredients in the bowl, ensuring everything is well coated.
- Toss and Season: Gently toss the salad using salad tongs or two large spoons, making sure the fruit, feta, greens, and nuts are evenly distributed and coated with dressing. Taste and adjust the seasoning with extra salt or pepper, if needed.
- Serve: Serve the salad immediately for peak freshness, or refrigerate for up to one hour before serving for a chilled salad.
Notes
- This salad is best served fresh but can be chilled for up to one hour.
- For extra crunch, toast the walnuts lightly before adding.
- Use peaches at their ripest for maximum sweetness and flavor.
- Feel free to substitute walnuts with pecans or almonds.
- To make it vegan, substitute feta cheese with a plant-based cheese alternative and use maple syrup instead of honey.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
