Blueberry Peach Feta Salad (Printable)
Fresh blueberries, ripe peaches, and feta create a vibrant summer salad perfect for warm days.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruits
01 - 1 cup fresh blueberries
02 - 2 ripe peaches, thinly sliced
→ Greens
03 - 5 oz (about 6 cups) mixed salad greens (arugula, baby spinach, or spring mix)
→ Cheese
04 - 3 oz (about 3/4 cup) crumbled feta cheese
→ Nuts & Seeds
05 - 1/4 cup toasted pecans or walnuts, roughly chopped (optional)
→ Dressing
06 - 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
07 - 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
08 - 1 tsp honey
09 - 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
10 - 1/8 tsp sea salt
11 - 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth and emulsified.
02 - In a large salad bowl, combine the salad greens, blueberries, sliced peaches, and half of the feta cheese.
03 - Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad, then gently toss to combine.
04 - Top with the remaining feta cheese and toasted nuts (if using).
05 - Serve immediately, garnished with extra blueberries or a grind of black pepper if desired.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The way creamy feta tames the sweetness of ripe peaches is absolute magic
- You can have it on the table in under 15 minutes with zero cooking
02 -
- Dressed salads wilt fast. Toss everything right before serving, not hours ahead.
- Room temperature peaches release more flavor than cold ones from the fridge.
03 -
- Pat your peaches dry after slicing to prevent a soggy salad
- Let the dressing sit for 10 minutes so flavors meld