Description
This vibrant Blueberry Peach Feta Salad combines fresh blueberries and ripe peaches with tangy feta cheese, crunchy walnuts, and mixed greens. Tossed in a sweet and tangy honey balsamic dressing, this refreshing salad serves as a perfect light lunch or side dish that’s quick to prepare and bursting with seasonal flavors.
Ingredients
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Fruit
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 2 ripe peaches, sliced
Salad Base
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Cheese
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare Fruit: Rinse the fresh blueberries under cold water and gently pat them dry to prevent bruising. Thoroughly wash the peaches and slice them into wedges or thin slices according to your preference.
- Combine Main Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the rinsed blueberries, sliced peaches, crumbled feta cheese, and mixed greens.
- Add Onions and Nuts: Chop the red onion thinly and sprinkle it over the salad mixture. Roughly chop the walnuts and scatter them on top to add a crunchy texture.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, black pepper, and salt until the dressing is smooth and well blended.
- Dress the Salad: Drizzle the prepared dressing evenly over the salad ingredients to ensure all components are coated.
- Toss Salad: Gently toss the salad using salad tongs or two large spoons so that fruit, cheese, greens, and nuts are distributed evenly and coated with the dressing. Taste and adjust seasoning if desired.
- Serve: Serve the salad immediately for the freshest flavor, or refrigerate it for up to one hour before serving if you prefer it chilled.
Notes
- To prevent the blueberries from bruising, handle them gently and dry them carefully after washing.
- You can substitute walnuts with pecans or almonds for a different nutty flavor.
- If peaches are out of season, nectarines or firm sliced plums can be used as alternatives.
- This salad is best served fresh but can be chilled in the refrigerator for up to one hour before serving.
- Adjust the sweetness or acidity of the dressing by varying the honey or balsamic vinegar amounts to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
