Description
A refreshing and vibrant Blueberry Peach Feta Salad that combines the natural sweetness of fresh blueberries and ripe peaches with the salty tang of feta cheese, crunchy walnuts, and a tangy honey-balsamic dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or a colorful side dish.
Ingredients
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Fruit
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 2 ripe peaches, sliced
Salad Base
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Rinse blueberries: Start by rinsing the fresh blueberries under cold water, ensuring they are clean and free from any debris.
- Dry blueberries: Place the rinsed blueberries in a large mixing bowl, gently patting them dry with a clean kitchen towel if needed.
- Slice peaches: Wash the two ripe peaches thoroughly, then slice them into wedges or thin slices, depending on your preference.
- Add peaches: Add the sliced peaches to the mixing bowl with the blueberries.
- Add feta: Crumble the feta cheese into small, bite-sized pieces, and sprinkle it over the fruit in the bowl.
- Add greens: Next, wash and dry the mixed greens thoroughly, then add them to the bowl with the blueberries, peaches, and feta.
- Add onion: Chop the red onion into small, thin pieces, then sprinkle it over the salad mixture in the bowl.
- Add walnuts: Roughly chop the walnuts into smaller pieces and scatter them over the top of the salad.
- Prepare dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the honey, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, black pepper, and salt until well combined.
- Dress salad: Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad, ensuring the mixture is coated with the dressing.
- Toss salad: Gently toss the salad ingredients together using salad tongs or two large spoons, making sure the fruit, feta, and dressing are evenly distributed.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste the salad, and adjust the seasoning with a little more salt or pepper, if desired.
- Serve: Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to an hour before serving for a slightly chilled salad.
Notes
- To prevent the salad from becoming soggy, toss the greens with the dressing just before serving.
- For added texture and flavor, consider adding sliced almonds or pecans instead of walnuts.
- This salad is best enjoyed fresh; however, it can be refrigerated for up to one hour before serving.
- Use ripe peaches for maximum sweetness and flavor in the salad.
- Adjust the amount of honey in the dressing depending on your preferred sweetness level.
