Description
A refreshing and vibrant Sweet Summer Salad combining juicy blueberries, ripe peaches, tangy feta cheese, and crunchy walnuts, all tossed in a light honey-lemon dressing. Perfect for a quick, no-cook, healthy meal or side dish that celebrates summer flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup blueberries
- 2 peaches, pitted and sliced
- 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
Dressing
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is well combined and emulsified to create a tangy and sweet dressing.
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large salad bowl, add the mixed greens, blueberries, sliced peaches, thinly sliced red onion, and chopped walnuts. Gently toss to distribute all the ingredients evenly before dressing.
- Add the Dressing: Drizzle the prepared honey-lemon dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl, then toss gently again to coat all components evenly without bruising the delicate fruits and greens.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and fresh mint leaves over the top of the salad just before serving to add tangy, creamy, and fresh herbal notes. Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use ripe, seasonal peaches for the best flavor and sweetness.
- To toast walnuts, heat them in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until fragrant, then cool before adding to salad.
- For a vegan version, substitute feta cheese with a plant-based alternative or omit entirely.
- This salad is best served immediately to keep greens crisp and fruits fresh.
- You can prepare the dressing in advance and keep refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: summer salad, blueberry salad, peach salad, feta cheese salad, walnut salad, honey lemon dressing, fresh mint, no-cook salad, healthy salad
