Delicious Summer Peach Salad Recipe 2024

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The ideal mix of sweet and crisp makes this Spring Mix Peach Salad an absolute delight during the summer. Positively bursting with flavors that sum up summer, You’ve got your greens, peaches, and a kick-ass dressing. If you are in the mood for a little snack or a side dish for your summer cookout, this salad recipe is the perfect one. It is one of the most wholesome, youthful recipes you could ever employ in addition to being quick and easy to prepare.

Ingredients for the Spring Mix Peach Salad

Now let’s introduce the most important components that provide this Peach salad with an irresistible taste and juicy appearance. Presenting this food item is easy because it is natural, unprocessed, and fresh ingredients used while preparing the dish. Here’s what you’ll need:

Salad Ingredients:

Spring mix greens: 4 cups (This is the base of the salad. To the salad, you can also add, for example, baby spinach or arugula.)
Fresh peaches: 2 ripe but still firm and of medium size, slices (This fruit should be ripe but should not be too soft to make it sweet and perfect for the recipe.)
Feta cheese: ½ cup, crumbled (This goes well because feta is salty and slightly tangy to stop the peaches from being overly sweet.)
Candied pecans: ⅓ cup (This ingredient can be used to add some crunchy and a little bit of sweetness to the peach salad recipe. You can substitute with walnuts or almonds if you prefer.)
Red onion: ¼ medium-sized, thinly sliced (It gives the bitter taste to the blend of ingredients making it a nice contrast to the sweetness of the sauce and richness of the cheese.).
Avocado: 1 ripe, sliced (It’s optional but it would add the creaminess and healthy fats to your peach salad.)

For the Dressing:

Extra virgin olive oil: ¼ cup (You want to use good oil quality to get the best of the flavors).
Balsamic vinegar: 2 tablespoons (It is used to help the dressing acquire some tang and depth.)
Honey: 1 tablespoon (optional or for a little extra flavor.) You can also use maple syrup for a vegan choice if you wish which I had done.
Dijon mustard: 1 teaspoon (This gives a little of an acidic taste and helps with the blending of the dressing.)
Salt and pepper: To taste

Step-by-Step Recipe for Spring Mix Peach Salad

Well, that was easy enough, now let’s cook the salad Before we start, make sure to prepare: This is a really simple recipe – and the best kind, ideal foil for a hot summer’s day when you don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen preparing something.

Step 1: Prepare the Dressing

Now, before we turn this simple pile of leaves into a salad, let’s first make the dressing. In a small bowl or jar mix the extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Stir all the ingredients vigorously using a whisk or a shaker until emulsions are obtained. Leave the dressing off the salad for some time as you proceed to prepare the other ingredients.

Pro Tip: If you would like the dressing a little more tart, then increase the amount of balsamic vinegar used. To have a sweeter dressing, add more honey. Of course, you can adjust these flavors according to your preference!

Step 2: Assemble the Salad

Begin with putting your spring mix greens into a large salad bowl.
Place sliced peaches, crumbled feta cheese and candied pecans on top of the following greens and garnish with thin sliced red onions.
In case you are using avocado, simply arrange the slices on top of the salad.
Pro Tip: Before adding the avocado, it is wise to purify it with a little bit of fresh lemon juice to avoid it from becoming brown.

Step 3: Dress and Toss

Once all the constituents of the peach salad are in place, then comes the turn of its dressing. Make sure to pour the dressing over the salad and mix the components lightly to coat them with the dressing.

Pro Tip: Ideally, most dressing should be added at the time of serving to avoid the salad going soggy.

Serving and Pairing Suggestions

This Spring Mix Peach Salad can thus be taken on its own or is a perfect accompanying meal. Here are a few serving ideas:

As a main dish: For some more protein? Try grilled chicken, shrimp, tofu, and so on.
As a side: Grilled chicken, pork, or any type of steak, will go well when served with this peach salad. It also goes well with mild pasta preparations or simply with a chunk of bread.
For a picnic or BBQ: This is good especially when you are preparing for an event outside since it doesn’t bode well with the elements and can be prepared beforehand.

Variations and Ingredient Swaps

This salad actually offers a lot of liberty because it is easy to make!! Here are a few ideas to switch things up and tailor the peach salad to your preferences:

Different Fruits

This salad is really a blank canvas that you can fill with any tender vegetable that catches your fancy! Here are a few ideas to switch things up and tailor the salad to your preferences:

But while peaches are the shining highlight of this salad, swapping them with another seasonal fruit is a walk in the park. Here are some alternatives:

Nectarines
Strawberries
Blueberries
Plums

Cheese Options

Not a fan of feta? No problem! Try one of these options:

Goat cheese for top quality as well as creamier feel.
Blue cheese if you’d like a product with more of a bite and tang.

Nutty Swaps

If you don’t have pecans or prefer a different crunch:

Substitute with toasted almonds, walnuts or cashew nuts.
If you are using this for nut bar, use sunflower seeds and in case of pumpkin bar, use pumpkin seeds.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving)

Ingredient	Quantity	Calories	Protein	Carbs	Fat
Spring Mix Greens	4 cups	20	2g	4g	0g
Peaches	2 peaches	120	2g	30g	1g
Feta Cheese	½ cup	200	8g	4g	16g
Candied Pecans	⅓ cup	140	2g	16g	9g
Red Onion	¼ onion	15	0g	3g	0g
Avocado	1 avocado	240	3g	12g	22g
Olive Oil	¼ cup	240	0g	0g	28g
Balsamic Vinegar	2 tbsp	28	0g	6g	0g
Honey	1 tbsp	64	0g	17g	0g

Final Thoughts

Enjoy this Spring Mix Peach Salad as it is not only a wonderful salad but a bowl of fresh-tasting seasonal fruits. Whether used as an appetizer to serve to guests or simply for yourself when aiming to healthily feed oneself, this salad is delicious, tasty, and attractive. For those with a sweet tooth, the fresh peaches become the candy of the dish, the feta takes on the role of the cheese, the pecans become nuts and the bitter-sweet balsamic dressing is the cherry on top of the cake.

So, what are you waiting for? Here are those peaches ladies and gentlemen, happy eating this divine summer delight!

Q1: Can I make this salad ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the salad ahead of time, but it’s best to keep the dressing and salad separate until just before serving. You can store the salad ingredients in an airtight container for up to 24 hours. Add the dressing and toss when you’re ready to serve for the freshest result.

Q2: How do I store leftovers?

If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one day. However, keep in mind that the greens may become a bit soggy after being dressed, so it’s better to store the dressing separately if possible.

Q3: What if I don’t have balsamic vinegar?

If you don’t have balsamic vinegar, you can substitute it with red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar. Both will provide a similar tangy flavor, though balsamic gives a bit more sweetness and richness.

Q4: Is this salad vegan?

As written, this salad is not vegan due to the feta cheese and honey in the dressing. However, you can easily make it vegan by omitting the feta or using a vegan cheese alternative, and swapping the honey for maple syrup or agave nectar.

Q5: Can I grill the peaches?

Absolutely! Grilled peaches add a wonderful smoky flavor to the salad. Simply cut the peaches in half, remove the pit, and grill them for a few minutes on each side until they’re lightly charred and caramelized. Slice and add to the salad as usual.