Description
| A vibrant, sweet-and-savory summer salad featuring fresh blueberries, peaches, and feta cheese tossed in a lemon basil vinaigrette. |
Ingredients
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2 ripe peaches, diced
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1 cup fresh blueberries
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1–2 Persian cucumbers or 1 English cucumber, sliced
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1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
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2 cups romaine lettuce or mixed greens (optional)
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1 tbsp fresh basil, finely chopped
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3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
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1 tbsp Dijon mustard
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1 tbsp honey or agave
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1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
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Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
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Wash and prepare all fresh ingredients.
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In a small bowl, whisk lemon juice, honey, mustard, salt, and pepper. Slowly whisk in olive oil to emulsify. Stir in basil.
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In a large bowl, combine peaches, blueberries, cucumbers, and greens.
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Drizzle with dressing and toss gently to coat.
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Add crumbled feta and lightly toss again.
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Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
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For added flavor, try grilling the peaches before slicing.
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Make it vegan by using dairy-free feta and maple syrup instead of honey.
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Store dressing separately if prepping ahead.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish, Light Meal
- Method: No-cook, Tossed
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean-inspired
Nutrition
- Calories: 311 kcal
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 183mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g