Blueberry Peach Feta Salad (Printer-Friendly)
Fresh summer blend of blueberries, peaches, and feta over crisp greens
# What You'll Need:
→ Fresh Fruits
01 - 1 cup fresh blueberries
02 - 2 ripe peaches, thinly sliced
→ Salad 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
→ Balsamic Vinaigrette
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 Steps:
01 - Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until completely emulsified and smooth.
02 - Place mixed greens, blueberries, sliced peaches, and half the crumbled feta in a large salad bowl.
03 - Drizzle vinaigrette evenly over salad ingredients. Gently toss with tongs until all components are lightly coated.
04 - Sprinkle remaining feta and toasted nuts over the top. Serve immediately with extra black pepper if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The sweet and salty combination hits every taste bud in the best possible way
- It comes together in literally 15 minutes but looks like something from a restaurant
02 -
- Dressed salad wilts fast. Toss only what you will eat right now
- Room temperature fruit tastes better than cold from the fridge
03 -
- Toast nuts in a dry pan over medium heat until fragrant. Watch closely because they go from perfect to burned fast
- Make extra dressing. It keeps in the fridge for a week and tastes better on day two