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Peach Feta Salad

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

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.  

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Peach Feta Arugula Salad

Author: Brandy O’Neill – Nutmeg Nanny
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.
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings

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

For vinaigrette:

  • 1/2 cup pureed peach
  • 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • Kosher salt and pepper to taste

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

Serving: 1g | Calories: 313kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 257mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 18g
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Keyword arugula salad, peach feta salad, peach salad, peach vinaigrette, summer salad
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