Description
This Peach Salad is a fresh and flavorful mix of sweet ripe peaches, tender greens, creamy cheese, and toasted nuts, all brought together with a simple tangy-sweet vinaigrette. It’s the ultimate summer salad that’s as easy as it is elegant.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe peaches, sliced
- 5 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, or spring mix)
- 1/2 cup goat cheese or feta, crumbled
- 1/3 cup pecans or walnuts, toasted
- 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Toast the pecans or walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, then set aside to cool.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup or honey, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, sliced peaches, red onion, crumbled cheese, and toasted nuts.
- Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving.
- Gently toss to combine, and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm peaches for best texture.
- Chill the greens before assembling for extra crispness.
- Try adding fresh herbs like mint or basil for more flavor.
- Slice peaches just before serving to prevent browning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg