Description
A fresh and vibrant Blueberry Peach Feta Salad combining juicy blueberries and peaches with tangy feta, crunchy walnuts, and a honey balsamic dressing. Perfect for a light and refreshing meal or side dish, ready in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
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Fruits
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 2 ripe peaches, sliced
Salad Base
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
Aromatics & Nuts
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Fruit: Rinse the fresh blueberries under cold water to remove any debris, then gently pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel to avoid crushing them. Wash the peaches thoroughly and slice them into wedges or thin slices as you prefer.
- Assemble the Salad Base: Place the rinsed blueberries and sliced peaches into a large mixing bowl. Add the crumbled feta cheese and mixed greens.
- Add Aromatics and Nuts: Chop the red onion into thin pieces and sprinkle over the salad. Roughly chop the walnuts and scatter them on top for crunch.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, black pepper, and salt until fully combined and smooth.
- Dress the Salad: Drizzle the prepared dressing evenly over the salad ingredients in the bowl, ensuring everything is well coated.
- Toss and Season: Gently toss the salad using salad tongs or two large spoons, making sure the fruit, feta, greens, and nuts are evenly distributed and coated with dressing. Taste and adjust the seasoning with extra salt or pepper, if needed.
- Serve: Serve the salad immediately for peak freshness, or refrigerate for up to one hour before serving for a chilled salad.
Notes
- Use ripe peaches for the best sweetness and flavor.
- Gently pat blueberries dry to avoid bruising.
- Adjust the honey in the dressing to taste for desired sweetness.
- Walnuts can be toasted slightly for added crunch and flavor.
- Best served fresh but can be chilled briefly before serving.
