Peach Feta Arugula Salad
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Peach Feta Arugula Salad
Description
The Peach Feta Arugula Salad assembles baby arugula leaves with slices of ripe peaches, crumbled feta cheese, toasted pecans, and thinly sliced red onion. The vinaigrette is crafted by pureeing fresh peach and combining it with white balsamic vinegar, honey, fresh basil, olive oil, and seasoning to create a sweet and tangy dressing with herbal brightness.
The salad is tossed just before serving to lightly coat the ingredients with the vinaigrette, preserving the crispness of the arugula and texture of the components. The creamy feta adds a salty contrast to the sweetness of peaches and honey, while toasted pecans contribute crunch and a nutty flavor. The fresh basil in the dressing underlines the fruit flavors.
This salad works well as a light side dish or starter during warm months when peaches are in season. Adjusting the sweetness or thickness of the vinaigrette is possible by modifying honey or olive oil levels to taste.
Ingredients
For salad:
- 6 cups arugula baby
- 1/2 cup red onion thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 1/3 cup pecans roughly chopped, toasted
- 2 peach pitted and thinly sliced, fresh
For vinaigrette:
- 1/2 cup peach pureed
- 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon basil minced, fresh
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- salt to taste, kosher salt
- black pepper to taste, kosher salt
Instructions
For salad:
- In a large salad bowl add baby arugula and top with sliced red onion, feta cheese, toasted pecans, and sliced peaches.
- Drizzle with the desired amount of vinaigrette and toss to combine.
For vinaigrette:
- In a small mixing bowl add pureed peaches, vinegar, honey, and basil.
- Whisk to combine.
- While whisking drizzle in the olive oil until combined.
- Taste and season with kosher salt and black pepper.
- If the vinaigrette is not sweet enough add more honey, if it's too thick add a little more olive oil to thin the dressing.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 313 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 313kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 18g | 106% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 257mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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