Blueberry Peach Feta Salad (Printable)
Juicy blueberries and peaches meet creamy feta and crisp greens in this vibrant summer salad with tangy balsamic dressing.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruits
01 - 1 cup fresh blueberries
02 - 2 ripe peaches, thinly sliced
→ Greens
03 - 5 oz mixed salad greens (arugula, baby spinach, or spring mix)
→ Cheese
04 - 3 oz crumbled feta cheese
→ Nuts & Seeds
05 - 1/4 cup toasted pecans or walnuts, roughly chopped
→ 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
# Method:
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 until all ingredients are lightly coated.
04 - Top with the remaining feta cheese and toasted nuts. Serve immediately, garnished with extra blueberries or additional black pepper if desired.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The salty feta against sweet peaches is one of those flavor combinations that just hits different every single time
- It comes together in literally 15 minutes but looks like something from a restaurant menu
- You can meal prep the components and it still tastes amazing days later
02 -
- Dress the salad right before serving or the greens will get sad and wilty, nobody wants that
- The peaches will oxidize slightly after cutting, but honestly, it just looks more rustic and farm-to-table
- If you're making this ahead, keep the dressing separate and the nuts in their own little container
03 -
- Use a mason jar for the dressing and shake it instead of whisking—easier cleanup and better emulsification
- Let the salad sit for about 5 minutes after tossing to let the flavors meld together