Blueberry Peach Feta Salad (Print Version)
Juicy blueberries, ripe peaches, and creamy feta meet crisp greens in a balsamic honey dressing. Ready in just 15 minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Fresh Fruits
01 - 1 cup fresh blueberries
02 - 2 ripe peaches, thinly sliced
→ Salad Base
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:
01 - Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl or jar until smooth and emulsified.
02 - Place salad greens, blueberries, sliced peaches, and half of the crumbled feta cheese in a large salad bowl.
03 - Drizzle the prepared dressing evenly over the salad mixture. Gently toss using salad tongs to coat all ingredients.
04 - Top with remaining feta cheese and toasted nuts. Serve immediately, garnished with extra blueberries or fresh black pepper if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The sweet and salty combination hits every craving at once without feeling heavy
- You can prep everything in advance and simply toss when you're ready to eat
02 -
- Dressed salads wilt quickly so add the dressing right before serving
- Pat your peaches dry after slicing to prevent your salad from becoming watery
03 -
- Use a glass jar to make your dressing so you can see exactly when it emulsifies
- Buy slightly underripe peaches if you're making this ahead of time