Description
Summer’s Blueberry Peach Feta Salad brings Mediterranean charm to your plate, combining sweet fruits with tangy cheese. Fresh ingredients dance together, creating a refreshing experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Produce:
- 1 pint Fresh Blueberries
- 2 Peaches, sliced
- 2 Persian Cucumbers, sliced
- 1 tablespoon Basil, chopped
Dairy:
- 1/2 cup Feta Cheese, crumbled
Dressing and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 3 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- Kosher Salt to taste
- Fresh Ground Black Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather fresh produce: chop vibrant basil leaves into fine ribbons, slice ripe peaches into delicate wedges, halve plump blueberries, and thinly slice Persian cucumbers into elegant rounds.
- Create zesty vinaigrette by combining tangy Dijon mustard with golden honey, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and a pinch of seasoning.
- Slowly drizzle extra virgin olive oil into the mustard mixture, whisking continuously to emulsify the dressing into a smooth, glossy consistency.
- Transfer prepared produce into a spacious mixing bowl, ensuring ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Pour the luminous vinaigrette over the colorful produce, gently folding to ensure each ingredient is delicately coated without bruising the delicate fruits.
- Crumble creamy feta cheese over the salad, allowing irregular white chunks to nestle among the vibrant fruits and herbs.
- Execute a final, gentle toss to integrate the feta throughout the salad, maintaining the structural integrity of each ingredient.
- Present the salad immediately to preserve the crisp textures and maximize the symphony of fresh flavors, ideal as a light summer appetizer or side dish.
Notes
- Opt for ripe, in-season peaches and blueberries to maximize the salad’s natural sweetness and vibrant flavor profile.
- Chill ingredients beforehand to keep the salad crisp and refreshing, especially during hot summer days.
- Substitute feta with dairy-free alternatives like nutritional yeast or vegan cheese crumbles for plant-based diets.
- Enhance protein content by adding grilled chicken, toasted almonds, or quinoa for a more substantial meal option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg