Description
Summer’s freshest Mediterranean-inspired Peach Feta Salad delivers crisp arugula, juicy peaches, and tangy cheese with a honey-balsamic drizzle. Delightful flavor combinations promise cool refreshment that whisks you straight to a sun-drenched Greek island patio.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits and Vegetables:
- 3 large peaches, pitted and cut into 6–8 wedges
- 1 pint (473 milliliters) cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 small shallot, peeled and sliced thinly
- 10 large leaves fresh basil, chopped
- 10 large leaves fresh mint, chopped
Dairy and Cheese:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) feta cheese, crumbled
Dressing Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) red wine vinegar
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) honey
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Slice ripe peaches into wedges and halve cherry tomatoes, creating a vibrant base for the salad.
- Finely mince shallots to distribute a delicate, sharp flavor throughout the dish.
- Crumble feta cheese over the fruit and vegetable mixture, ensuring even distribution of the tangy dairy element.
- Chop fresh basil and mint leaves, releasing their aromatic oils and adding a bright, herbaceous dimension.
- Prepare the dressing by combining extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and honey in a small mixing bowl.
- Incorporate garlic powder, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper into the dressing, whisking until fully integrated.
- Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad, using a gentle folding motion to coat ingredients without bruising the delicate peaches.
- For optimal flavor development, allow the salad to rest at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before serving.
- If preparing in advance, refrigerate for up to 1 hour, but add fresh herbs just before serving to maintain their vibrant color and flavor.
Notes
- Choose ripe, sweet peaches for the best flavor balance in this summer salad.
- Slice peaches just before serving to prevent browning and maintain their fresh, juicy texture.
- For a protein boost, add grilled chicken or chickpeas to transform this side dish into a complete meal.
- Use dairy-free feta alternatives like cashew or almond-based cheese to make the salad vegan-friendly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 166 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 316 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 12 mg