Description
Peach Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish featuring juicy ripe peaches atop a bed of mixed greens, delicately complemented by creamy goat cheese, sweet candied pecans, and sharp red onion. A tangy honey-balsamic vinaigrette ties all flavors together harmoniously, creating the perfect summer salad that’s both satisfying and visually appealing. This salad is ideal as a light lunch or colorful side at gatherings.
Ingredients
- 4 ripe peaches, sliced
- 6 cups mixed greens
- 4 oz goat cheese, crumbled
- ½ cup candied pecans
- ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry mixed greens thoroughly.
- Arrange mixed greens on a large serving platter.
- Top greens with sliced peaches and red onion.
- Sprinkle crumbled goat cheese and candied pecans over the salad.
- In a bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, and honey until fully combined.
- Season the dressing with salt and pepper to taste.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving.
- Toss gently to combine and serve immediately.
Notes
For substitutions, use feta instead of goat cheese, walnuts instead of pecans, or spinach/arugula in place of mixed greens. To make ahead, prep ingredients separately and refrigerate; assemble and dress just before serving to prevent sogginess. Store leftovers tightly covered in the fridge for up to 24 hours, though greens may wilt. If your peaches are under-ripe, let them sit out to soften. Avoid overdressing, which can make the salad watery.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 13mg