Peach Salad
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5
Peach Salad
Description
This salad assembles a bed of slightly chopped fresh spinach with slices of large peaches and avocado arranged on top. Crumbled feta cheese and chopped pecans add rich and crunchy elements, while torn fresh basil leaves contribute aromatic herb notes. The dressing, made of olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper, is whisked together and drizzled over the salad just before serving.
The flavor depends on the ripe sweetness of the peaches complemented by creamy avocado and salty feta. The pecans provide crunch, and the basil adds freshness. The dressing balances sweet and tart components with gentle seasoning, enhancing the salad without overpowering the delicate ingredients.
This peach salad works well as a refreshing starter or side dish alongside grilled meats or other summer meals. It can also stand as a light, vegetarian-friendly lunch.
The dressing can be prepared up to seven days ahead and stored refrigerated. Components of the salad, excluding the dressing, may be assembled a day in advance for convenience. Leftover salad should be stored in a sealed container and consumed within 2 to 3 days for best freshness.
Ingredients
- 3 cups spinach slightly chopped
- 3 peach sliced, large
- 1 avocado sliced
- ¼ cup feta cheese crumbled
- 2 tablespoons pecans chopped
- ¼ cup basil fresh leaves
Dressing
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- To make the dressing, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, salt and pepper.
- Create a bed of spinach in a large salad bowl. Add the sliced peaches and sliced avocados on top. Sprinkle with feta cheese and pecans. Pour the dressing over the salad and top with fresh torn basil.
Notes
- The dressing can be made up to 7 days in advance and stored refrigerated.
- Most of the salad can be prepared up to one day before serving to save time.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and consume within 2 to 3 days for best freshness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 326 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 326kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 272mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 604mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 2669IU | 53% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 87mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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