Peach Salad

This summer Peach Salad features a mix of crisp lettuce, juicy peaches, sweet-tart blueberries, crunchy pecans, and creamy goat cheese. Served with a tangy, fresh basil vinaigrette, this vibrant salad promises a taste of the season in every bite! 

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• Why You’ll Love This Peach Salad Recipe
• Ingredients
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• How to Make Peach Salad
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• Expert Tips
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Why You’ll Love This Peach Salad Recipe

• Flavorful: Featuring a delightful mix of sweet, tart, nutty, and tangy flavors, everyone is sure to love this tasty salad.
• Nutritious: Packed with vitamins, antioxidants, healthy fats, and protein, this salad is not only delicious, but also nutritious.
• Perfect for Every Occasion: This salad is simple, yet elegant, making it perfect for a backyard barbecue or summer soiree.

For more summer salads, check out our Summer Strawberry Caprese Salad, Fresh Asparagus Salad, and Chicken Pasta Salad.

Ingredients

Here are the simple ingredients you’ll need to make this delicious peach summer salad.

• Spring Mix Greens: Provides a fresh, crisp base for this peach goat cheese salad. Feel free to use a different type of lettuce such as green leaf, romaine, or butter. You can also use arugula or spinach instead.
• Peaches: Fresh, juicy peaches add natural sweetness to the salad as well as a pop of color. Feel free to swap the peaches for another type of stone fruit such as apricots, nectarines, or plums
• Blueberries: Add both sweetness and tartness to the peach fruit salad. You can use another type of berry such as blackberries or strawberries if you don’t have fresh blueberries on hand.
• Pecans: Provide a nutty flavor and a crunch that complements the soft fruit. Feel free to use a different type of nut such as walnuts or sliced almonds.
• Goat Cheese: Adds creaminess and tanginess which pairs perfectly with the sweetness of the peaches and blueberries.
• Vinaigrette: Comes together easily with a combination of extra virgin olive oil for the base, rice wine vinegar for acidity, honey for a hint of sweetness, as well as fresh basil, salt, and pepper to enhance the overall flavor.

See the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts, nutritional information, and detailed instructions.

Variations

• Grilled Peach Salad: Grilling brings out the peaches’ natural sugars and enhances their flavor. Place the peach quarters on a preheated grill and cook for 2-3 minutes per side or until grill marks appear. Allow the peaches to cool for a few minutes before adding to your salad. 
• Goat Cheese: Not a fan of goat cheese? Try crumbled feta, blue cheese, or gorgonzola instead. You can also swap the goat cheese crumbles for chunks of fresh burrata for a peach burrata salad. 
• Dairy-Free or Vegan: For dairy-free, you can omit the goat cheese or replace it with plant-based feta or another type of vegan cheese. For vegan, you will also have to replace the honey in the dressing with maple syrup or agave. 

How to Make Peach Salad

To get started, gather your ingredients, a blender, and a large bowl. 

Step 1: Make the Dressing. Add oil, vinegar, honey, basil, salt, and pepper to a blender and blend until smooth.

Step 2: Cut the peaches. Cut the peaches into quarters, removing the pits. Place on a grill that has been pre-heated to medium. Cool 2 minutes each side. (Feel free to skip the grilling for a quick salad.)

Step 3: Make the Salad. Add lettuce, peaches, pecans, blueberries, and goat cheese to a large bowl. 

Step 4: Serve. Serve the salad with the dressing.

Serving Suggestions

This peach salad is perfect for weekend cookouts, family reunions, or an easy weeknight dinner. Here are some great ideas for serving this delicious peach salad:

• Enjoy it as is for lunch or a light dinner along with our Homemade Crescent Rolls. To make it a bit heartier add some shredded rotisserie chicken or chickpeas.
• Serve as an appetizer for an elegant evening dinner party with your favorite summer mocktails like this Coconut Lime Spritzer or Red, White, and Blueberry Summer Mocktail. 
• Pair it with your favorite grilled meats at your next cookout, such as this Santa Maria Tri-Tip or these Grilled Lamb Chops. 

Expert Tips

• Add the Dressing Right Before Serving: Don’t add the dressing until you're ready to serve the salad to prevent the lettuce from becoming soggy.
• Choose Ripe Peaches: Ripe, in-season peaches will have the best flavor and level of sweetness. To choose a ripe peach, squeeze it gently to see if it gives slightly. If it is too firm, it is not ripe yet. A ripe peach will also have golden-reddish skin and should not have any green undertones.
• Storing: This peach blueberry salad is best enjoyed immediately. However, leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator with the dressing for up to a day and without the dressing for up to 3 days.

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