Description
A refreshing summer salad combining sweet blueberries, ripe peaches, and tangy feta over crisp mixed greens. Finished with walnuts, red onion, and a balsamic olive oil dressing, this dish offers a balance of antioxidants, healthy fats, and light, seasonal flavor. Ideal for picnics, lunch, or as a side at warm-weather gatherings.
Ingredients
Mixed greens, 6 cups
Fresh blueberries, 2 cups
Ripe peaches, 2 large
Red onion, 1/4 cup (crumbled)
Feta cheese, 1 cup (crumbled)
Walnuts, 1/4 cup (chopped)
Balsamic vinegar, 2 tablespoons
Extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon
Honey, 1 teaspoon (optional topping)
Instructions
Wash and dry 6 cups of mixed greens, arranging in a large bowl
Slice 2 ripe peaches into wedges (2–3 wedges each)
Add crumbled feta cheese (about 1 cup) over the greens
Top with fresh blueberries in an even layer
Sprinkle crumbled red onion (1/4 cup) and chopped walnuts (1/4 cup) over the salad
In a small jar, whisk balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and honey (if using) to create the dressing
Drizzle dressing evenly over the salad
Toss gently to coat only the greens and bottom half of the fruit
Serve immediately or chill for 10–15 minutes to enhance flavor melding
Notes
For non-dairy option, substitute feta with crumbled firm tofu marinated in lemon juice and herbs
Replace walnuts with pumpkin seeds for a nut-free alternative
Use blackberries or nectarines if blueberries/peaches are not available
Dressing can be prepared in advance; store in an airtight container up to 2 days
Leftover salad stores best in a dome lid container for up to 4 hours at room temperature
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: Healthy Salad Recipes for Busy Families
- Method: Room Temperature Assembly
- Cuisine: American Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad portion
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg