Description
Peach salad is a vibrant, nutrient-packed salad featuring fresh peaches, creamy avocado, spinach, feta cheese, pecans, and a tangy honey-red wine vinaigrette for a satisfying meal. Perfect for summer gatherings, weeknight dinners, or as a homemade dish that feeds a crowd. Easily paired with grilled proteins, sandwiches, or crusty bread.
Ingredients
For the Salad:
– 3 cups spinach, slightly chopped
– 3 large peaches, sliced (substitute frozen peaches if needed; thaw and pat dry)
– 1 avocado, sliced
– ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (substitute goat cheese or ricotta salata for variety)
– 2 tbsp chopped pecans (substitute walnuts or almonds if needed)
– ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, torn or chopped
For the Dressing:
– ¼ cup olive oil
– 2 tbsp red wine vinegar (substitute balsamic vinegar or lemon juice if needed)
– 1 tbsp honey (substitute stevia or monk fruit for low-sugar diets)
– ¼ tsp salt
– ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Set aside.
- Create a bed of spinach in a large bowl. Arrange sliced peaches and avocado on top.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese and chopped pecans over the salad.
- Tear or chop fresh basil leaves and sprinkle them over the salad.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to combine if desired.
Notes
– Use ripe, juicy peaches for maximum sweetness and flavor. Substitute plant-based ingredients for vegan diets.
– Store components separately in the fridge for up to 1–2 days (without dressing). Avoid freezing, as this salad does not freeze well due to its fresh ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad / Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American / Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: ~200
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg