Sweet, juicy peaches, bursts of fresh blueberries and creamy salty feta come together in this colourful summer salad. Finished with toasted walnuts and a simple balsamic dressing, it looks elegant but takes only 15 minutes to prepare.
This peach, blueberry and feta salad is perfect for a light lunch, an easy summer side dish or served alongside grilled chicken.
Why You’ll Love This Peach and Blueberry Salad
- Fresh, colourful and full of flavour
- Ready in just 15 minutes
- A delicious balance of sweet, salty and tangy
- Easy to serve as a light lunch or summer side
Recipe Details
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Total time: 15 minutes
- Serves: 4
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 4 cups mixed salad leaves
- 3 ripe peaches, thinly sliced
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 150 g feta cheese, crumbled
- ½ cup toasted walnuts or pecans, roughly chopped
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped
For the Balsamic Dressing
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Method
- Prepare the salad leaves: Wash and dry the mixed leaves, then place them in a large serving bowl.
- Add the fruit: Arrange the sliced peaches and blueberries over the leaves.
- Add the toppings: Scatter over the crumbled feta, toasted walnuts or pecans, and chopped parsley.
- Make the dressing: Whisk together the balsamic glaze and extra-virgin olive oil. Season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
- Toss and serve: Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently so the peaches keep their shape, then serve immediately.
Serving Suggestions
Enjoy this salad on its own for a light lunch, or serve it with grilled chicken, fish or a summer barbecue spread. It also makes a beautiful addition to picnics and garden gatherings.
Tips and Variations
- Choose ripe but firm peaches so they hold their shape.
- Toast the nuts briefly in a dry frying pan for extra crunch and flavour.
- Swap feta for goat’s cheese or a dairy-free alternative.
- Add grilled chicken to turn it into a more substantial meal.
- If you do not have balsamic glaze, gently reduce ordinary balsamic vinegar until slightly syrupy.
Storage
For the best texture, store the salad and dressing separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 1 day. Add the feta, nuts and dressing just before serving.
Allergy information: Contains milk and tree nuts.
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