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This peach feta salad is the perfect way to celebrate summer. Baby arugula, fresh peaches, feta, red onion, and pecans, and topped with a sweet peach puree basil vinaigrette.
Have you been craving a giant salad?
Well, you’re going to LOVE this peach feta salad that’s tossed in a basil peach vinaigrette.
It’s sweet, savory, and the perfect use for summer peaches.
In the dressing, I used fresh pureed peaches paired with the basil to give you even more summer flavor.
I can happily eat salad for dinner and this is one of those salads I crave for a meal!
This version is served meatless but it does pair nicely with grilled chicken, shrimp, and even salmon!
Ingredients for peach feta salad
- Baby arugula – Arugula (also called Rocket) is one of my favorite salad greens. It’s peppery in flavor and works so well in a salad, on burgers, and even in pesto!
- Red onion – Red onion brings a light onion flavor without too much overpowering “onion” flavor. You can soak them in ice water before putting them on the salad to remove even more of the onion flavor.
- Crumbed feta – Feta is a great option for this salad and brings a nice burst of dairy creaminess and salty flavor. If you don’t have feta on hand goat cheese is another great option.
- Toasted pecans – I love toasted nuts on a salad and pecans are a great choice for this salad. If you want even more flavor try making Praline Pecans for added sweetness!
- Sliced peaches – Fresh summer peaches are the best and you’ll want to use nice juicy ripe ones for added sweetness and optimal flavor. Nectarines are a good choice too.
- Peach basil vinaigrette – This homemade dressing is PERFECT for summer! I add honey for extra sweetness but the exact flavor of the dressing can change depending on the sweetness of the peaches. Feel free to adjust.
Making this peach feta salad in advance
I recommend making it the day that you plan to eat it for the best results.
The peaches can make the arugula soggy if you make it too far in advance.
But if you do wish to make it in advance, I recommend only assembling the dry ingredients up to three days ahead of time. Then add the peaches on the day you plan to serve the salad.
You can make the dressing ahead of time but store it in the fridge and do not add it to the salad until serving.
More green salad recipes
- Craving a traditional flavor-packed salad? Try my Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad.
- Want some fresh herb-filled bites? Try my Green Goddess Salad.
- Need big full flavor all wrapped up in a tasty salad? Try my Southwest Steak Salad.
- Love using up leftovers? Try my Ham Cobb Salad.
Peach Feta Arugula Salad
Ingredients
For salad:
- 6 cups baby arugula
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/3 cup toasted pecans, roughly chopped
- 2 fresh peaches, pitted and thinly sliced
Instructions
For salad:
- In a large salad bowl add baby arugula and top with sliced red onion, feta cheese, toasted pecans, and sliced peaches.
- Drizzle with the desired amount of vinaigrette and toss to combine.
For vinaigrette:
- In a small mixing bowl add pureed peaches, vinegar, honey, and basil.
- Whisk to combine.
- While whisking drizzle in the olive oil until combined.
- Taste and season with kosher salt and black pepper.
- If the vinaigrette is not sweet enough add more honey, if it's too thick add a little more olive oil to thin the dressing.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Peach Feta Salad with Peach Vinaigrette
Ingredients
For salad:
- 6 cups mixed baby greens
- 2 peaches, sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup chopped praline pecans
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
For vinaigrette:
- 1/2 cup peach puree
- 1-2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon Truvia Sweetener
- 1/4 - 1/3 cup olive oil
- Kosher salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
For salad:
- In a large salad bowl add mixed greens and top with peaches, red onion, chopped praline pecans and feta cheese.
- Drizzle with desired amount of vinaigrette and toss to combine.
For vinaigrette:
- In a small bowl whisk together peach puree, balsamic vinegar and Truvia.
- Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking. If the mixture is too thick drizzle in a little more olive oil.
- Season with kosher salt and pepper to taste.
Perfect summer salad. I love that vinaigrette!
I’ve never really thought to add peaches to a salad! I usually just toss them in a smoothie but I think I’ll have to switch things up and try this! Pinning for later! 🙂
Oh man. As a gal that loves the water, I hardly ever get in! My family loves to laugh about it. When I was little, I would get a bucket of water and plaec it on the deck and put my feet in it. Instantly cooled off. No need to get in the lake. Some things never change…
And this salad is gorgeous. That peach dressing is calling my name!
Your thought process/fears are kind of funny. When I got to the gator, all I could think of is Lake Placid 😉 I need this salad for lunch fyi. I need to make it happen.
Oh my gosh, I always think about jumping in and getting paralyzed. I think they made us watch a video like that in school and so it’s drilled into my brain! Glad you had a nice time at the lake and hope you feel better soon! This salad = so dreamy!
I tend to over think things, too… but not when it comes to water. I love the combination of sweet peaches and tangy Feta here!
LOVE your posts especially since I feel we are kindred spirits. I am also an over thinker food blogger AND think about all those things every time I get into the lake. I’ve also been trying to get a peach salad recipe up on my blog for weeks but my children keep eating the peaches before I can prep them (I need to find a secret spot to hide my blogging food). Thought I had a golden opportunity yesterday after I scored some good looking peaches at the farmers market. But they were clingstone peaches and I couldn’t separate them properly to grill. So…back to the drawing board for me. LOVE the peach feta combo!
Peaches and feta – SCORE! THis is the perfect summer salad for me.
Dear Brandy, what a light and lovely summer salad. Feel better my dear…rest and relax this weekend. xo, Catherine
OMG, Brandy I am dying this is so funny. I totally have all those thoughts every time I jump in. Lol about the boob and the dead body. Love this salad so much and your beautiful moody lighting.