A vibrant summer salad that combines juicy peaches with crisp greens, feta cheese, and a citrus vinaigrette, perfect for hot days.
Ingredients
Scale:
6 cups arugula or mixed greens
2 ripe peaches, sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
2 additional peaches, halved and pitted (optional, for grilling)
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option)
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup toasted nuts (like almonds or walnuts, optional)
Fresh basil or mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Brush the cut side of each peach half with olive oil and grill cut-side down for 4-5 minutes until softened and caramelized. Let cool and slice into wedges.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper to make the dressing. Adjust seasoning to taste.
In a large salad bowl, combine arugula, sliced fresh peaches, cherry tomatoes, and feta cheese. Toss gently.
Add grilled peach wedges on top of the salad.
Drizzle the citrus vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently.
Transfer the salad to a serving platter, add any optional toppings, and serve immediately.
