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Peach Salad II with Orange Poppyseed Dressing
This is my go-to Peach Salad, the one that makes an appearance alongside everything all summer long! The combination of flavours in this just works so well together - juicy sweet peaches, peppery rocket, creamy salty pops of feta, soft crunch of walnuts and a nutty poppyseed dressing with a hint of orange flavour.(PS In case you are wondering, Peach Salad I is my luxe version involving fresh mozzarella and prosciutto. It's practically a centrepiece in itself!)
Prep Time
15 mins
Servings: 6 - 6 people
Calories: 232 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Salad:
- 120g/ 4oz baby rocket/arugula
- 2 yellow peaches , ripe and juicy, halved then cut into thin slices (nectarines also work)
- 1/3 cup walnuts , lightly toasted then broken or chopped into pieces (Note 1)
- 70g / 2oz creamy Danish feta (or Persian marinated feta or goats cheese)
Dressing:
- 2 tbsp apple cider or white wine vinegar
- 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (or a nut oil)
- 1 tsp orange zest , finely grated (optional)
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp poppy seeds
- 1/4 tsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Dressing: Shake ingredients in a jar.
- Place rocket in a bowl. Drizzle with just a little bit of dressing, then toss to coat.
- Transfer 1/3 of the salad to serving bowl, scatter over 1/3 peaches, walnuts and feta, drizzle with dressing. Repeat twice more. Serve!
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Notes
- Other nut options: pecans would also be lovely. For a nut free option, pepitas or sunflower seeds.
- Nutrition per serving, assuming 6 servings.
Nutrition Information
Calories
232cal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
10mg
(3%)
Sodium
252mg
(11%)
Potassium
218mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
665IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
121mg
(12%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6- 6 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 232
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 232cal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 252mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 218mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 665IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 121mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.