Description
This refreshing Blueberry Peach Feta Salad combines the sweetness of fresh blueberries and peaches with crisp cucumbers and tangy feta cheese, all brought together with a zesty lemon Dijon vinaigrette. Perfect for a light and healthy meal or side dish, this salad is vibrant, flavorful, and easy to prepare in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
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Fruits and Vegetables
- 1 pint fresh blueberries
- 2 peaches, diced
- 2 Persian cucumbers, sliced
Dairy
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Fresh ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Combine the main ingredients: In a large serving bowl, add the fresh blueberries, diced peaches, sliced Persian cucumbers, and crumbled feta cheese. Gently toss them together to mix evenly.
- Prepare the vinaigrette: In a jar with a lid or a measuring cup, combine the fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, finely chopped basil, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. This mixture will serve as the salad dressing.
- Mix the vinaigrette: Seal the jar or use a whisk in the measuring cup to shake or whisk the ingredients vigorously until the vinaigrette is well combined and emulsified.
- Toss the salad: Pour the prepared vinaigrette over the salad in the serving bowl. Gently mix everything together ensuring the fruit, cucumber, and feta are evenly coated. Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Garnish with extra fresh basil if desired.
- Serve or store: Serve the salad immediately for the freshest taste, or cover and refrigerate it until ready to serve. This salad holds well chilled, making it perfect for ahead-of-time preparation.
Notes
- For added crunch, consider topping the salad with toasted nuts like almonds or walnuts.
- The salad is best served fresh but can be stored refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
- To make this salad vegan, substitute the feta cheese with a plant-based cheese alternative or omit it entirely.
- Adjust the sweetness of the dressing by varying the amount of honey to your taste.
- Use ripe but firm peaches to avoid the salad becoming too mushy.
