Description
This blueberry peach feta salad is a light, colorful, and refreshing summer dish featuring ripe peaches, juicy blueberries, tangy feta, and crisp greens. Tossed in a honey-balsamic dressing, it balances sweet and savory flavors effortlessly. Perfect for picnics, cookouts, or light meals, it’s versatile, quick to make, and always a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 2 ripe peaches, sliced
- 4 cups baby spinach or arugula
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Optional Add-Ins
- Toasted almonds, pecans, or walnuts
- Fresh mint or basil
Substitutions (Optional)
- Plant-based feta (for vegan)
- Maple syrup instead of honey
Instructions
Instructions
- Wash and slice the peaches. Rinse blueberries and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine greens, peaches, blueberries, red onion, and feta.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
- Top with toasted nuts or fresh herbs, if using. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use peak-season peaches and blueberries for best flavor.
- For vegan, swap feta and honey with plant-based options.
- Prep components separately if serving later assemble just before eating.
- Add grilled chicken or shrimp for a heartier meal.
- Toss gently to avoid bruising fruit or greens.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossed / No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 13mg