Description
A refreshing summer salad featuring grilled peaches, fresh blueberries, mixed greens, feta cheese, and toasted nuts, all dressed with a balsamic honey vinaigrette. Perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish for BBQs and family meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe peaches, halved and pitted
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 4 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, or spring mix)
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup toasted pecans or walnuts, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grill grates to prevent sticking.
- Brush the cut sides of the peach halves with a little olive oil. Place the peaches cut-side down on the preheated grill. Grill for about 3-4 minutes until they have nice grill marks and are slightly softened. Remove from the grill and let cool slightly. Slice each half into wedges.
- In a small bowl or a jar with a lid, combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Whisk or shake until well combined.
- In a large salad bowl, add the mixed greens. Top with the grilled peach wedges, fresh blueberries, crumbled feta cheese (if using), and toasted nuts.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad. Toss gently to combine, ensuring all the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Serve the salad immediately as a refreshing and delicious appetizer, side dish, or light lunch.
Notes
- Make sure your peaches are ripe for the best flavor.
- Try adding other nuts like almonds or using other berries for variety.
- For a kick, add some sliced jalapeños to the salad.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge, keeping the dressing separate until ready to eat.
- Serve fresh for best taste and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 8mg