Blueberry Peach Feta Salad (Printable)
Fresh blueberries and ripe peaches meet creamy feta in this vibrant summer salad with tangy balsamic dressing.
# What you'll need:
→ Fruits
01 - 1 cup fresh blueberries
02 - 2 ripe peaches, thinly sliced
→ Greens
03 - 5 oz (about 6 cups) mixed salad greens (arugula, baby spinach, or spring mix)
→ Cheese
04 - 3 oz (about 3/4 cup) crumbled feta cheese
→ Nuts & Seeds
05 - 1/4 cup toasted pecans or walnuts, roughly chopped (optional)
→ 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
# Directions:
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 crumbled feta cheese.
03 - Drizzle the prepared vinaigrette evenly over the salad, then gently toss to coat all ingredients.
04 - Top with the remaining feta cheese and toasted nuts if using. Serve immediately, garnished with extra blueberries or a grind of black pepper if desired.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The sweet and salty combo hits every single craving at once without any cooking required
- It looks gorgeous on the table and makes you look like you put in way more effort than you actually did
02 -
- Do not dress the entire salad if you are planning to have leftovers because the greens will get soggy within an hour
- Room temperature peaches actually taste sweeter and more fragrant than ice cold ones straight from the fridge
03 -
- The secret to getting this salad right is letting your peaches ripen fully on the counter before using them
- Aim for peaches that give slightly when you press them but are not mushy to the touch