Description
This Blueberry Peach Feta Salad is a delightful blend of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors that come together in a refreshing summer dish. Bursting with juicy blueberries, ripe peaches, crisp cucumbers, and creamy feta cheese, all tossed in a zesty lemon basil vinaigrette, this salad is a perfect balance of textures and tastes.
Ingredients
Scale
Blueberry Peach Feta Salad:
- 1 pint fresh blueberries
- 2 ripe peaches, diced
- 2 Persian cucumbers, sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Lemon Basil Vinaigrette:
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl, combine blueberries, diced peaches, sliced cucumbers, and crumbled feta.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey or maple syrup, olive oil, basil, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- Toss and Serve: Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat. Adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 day, stirring gently before serving.
Notes
- For a vegan version, omit the feta or use a dairy-free alternative and replace honey with maple syrup.
- This salad complements grilled chicken or fish wonderfully for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 183 kcal
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 275 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 17 mg
