Blueberry Peach Feta Salad (Printer-friendly)
Fresh mixed greens topped with juicy blueberries, ripe peaches, and crumbled feta in a simple balsamic honey 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 such as 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
→ 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 Prepare:
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 ensuring all ingredients are lightly coated.
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 Advice:
01 -
- It comes together in 15 minutes flat, leaving more time for enjoying the sunshine
- The sweet and salty combo keeps people coming back for seconds every single time
02 -
- I learned the hard way that dressing this salad too far ahead makes the greens wilt and lose their crisp texture
- Room temperature peaches taste infinitely better than cold ones from the fridge
03 -
- Pat your peach slices dry with paper towels to prevent the dressing from becoming watered down
- Buy your feta in a block and crumble it yourself for better texture and fresher flavor