Blueberry Peach Feta Summer Salad (Printable)
Vibrant mix of blueberries, peaches, and feta over crisp greens with honey balsamic dressing.
# What You Need:
→ Fruits
01 - 1 cup fresh blueberries
02 - 2 ripe peaches, thinly sliced
→ Greens
03 - 5 oz mixed salad greens (arugula, baby spinach, or spring mix)
→ Cheese
04 - 3 oz crumbled feta cheese (about 3/4 cup)
→ Nuts & Seeds
05 - 1/4 cup toasted pecans or walnuts, roughly chopped
→ Dressing
06 - 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
07 - 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
08 - 1 tsp honey
09 - 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
10 - 1/8 tsp sea salt
11 - 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
# How To Make:
01 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth and emulsified.
02 - In a large salad bowl, combine the salad greens, blueberries, sliced peaches, and half of the feta cheese.
03 - Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad, then gently toss to combine until all ingredients are lightly coated.
04 - Top with the remaining feta cheese and toasted nuts, distributing evenly across the salad.
05 - Serve immediately, garnished with extra blueberries or a fresh grind of black pepper if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The honey balsamic dressing comes together in seconds but tastes like something from a restaurant
- Fresh peaches and blueberries peak at the same time, making this perfect for summer market hauls
02 -
- Dress this salad right before serving or the greens will wilt and lose their satisfying crunch
- Slice peaches just before assembling, they oxidize and turn brown if cut too far in advance
03 -
- Buy peaches a day ahead and let them ripen on the counter, they will be juicier and more fragrant
- Taste a blueberry before adding them, if they are too tart add an extra teaspoon of honey to the dressing