Description
A refreshing and vibrant Fresh Peach and Blueberry Summer Salad featuring juicy ripe peaches, sweet blueberries, mixed greens, tangy goat cheese, and toasted almonds, all tossed in a light honey-balsamic dressing. Perfect for a light summer meal or as a side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 4 ripe peaches, sliced
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 6 cups mixed greens (arugula, baby spinach, and romaine)
- 1/3 cup crumbled goat cheese or feta
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad Ingredients: Slice the peaches and thinly slice the red onion. Toast the sliced almonds until golden and fragrant. Gather the blueberries, mixed greens, and crumbled goat cheese for assembling.
- Combine Salad Components: In a large salad bowl, mix together the sliced peaches, fresh blueberries, mixed greens, crumbled goat cheese, toasted almonds, and red onion carefully.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until the dressing is well blended and slightly emulsified.
- Toss and Serve: Drizzle the dressing over the salad right before serving. Gently toss the salad to coat all ingredients evenly. Serve immediately to enjoy the freshest flavors and textures.
Notes
- This salad pairs wonderfully with grilled chicken or salmon to create a complete meal.
- Substitute pecans or walnuts for almonds if preferred.
- For a vegan option, replace honey with maple syrup.
- Adding a squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens the flavor.
