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Fresh Summer Peach Feta Salad Recipe

4.9 from 628 reviews

A refreshing and vibrant Fresh Summer Peach Feta Salad featuring juicy peaches, tangy feta, and crunchy toasted almonds, tossed with a light and zesty lemon-honey dressing. Perfect for a quick, healthy, and flavorful summer meal or side dish.

Ingredients

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Salad

  • 4 cups mixed greens
  • 2 peaches, sliced
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup toasted almonds
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped

Dressing

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare greens: Wash and dry the mixed greens thoroughly and place them into a large salad bowl for assembling the salad.
  2. Slice peaches and onion: Slice the peaches into thin wedges and thinly slice the red onion to add texture and flavor to the salad.
  3. Make dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined to create a bright and tangy dressing.
  4. Assemble salad: Add the sliced peaches, red onion, and toasted almonds to the bowl with mixed greens.
  5. Toss salad: Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad ingredients and gently toss everything together, ensuring the dressing coats all components without bruising the delicate greens and peaches.
  6. Add finishing touches: Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and chopped fresh basil on top just before serving to provide a creamy, savory contrast and a fragrant herbal note.

Notes

  • Use ripe but firm peaches for the best texture.
  • To toast almonds, heat them in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden and fragrant, about 3–5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Feel free to substitute almonds with walnuts or pecans if preferred.
  • The salad is best served immediately to preserve the freshness of the greens and prevent the peaches from becoming soggy.
  • For a vegan version, omit feta cheese or replace with a plant-based cheese alternative.

Keywords: Peach salad, summer salad, feta cheese salad, fresh greens, healthy salad, no-cook salad, almond salad