Description
A refreshing and vibrant Blueberry Peach Feta Salad combining sweet fresh blueberries and peaches with crisp Persian cucumbers, topped with tangy crumbled feta and a zesty basil lemon vinaigrette. Perfect for a light, healthy, and colorful side or main dish, ready in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit and Vegetables
- 1 pint fresh blueberries
- 2 peaches, diced
- 2 Persian cucumbers, sliced
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped basil
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Fresh ground black pepper, to taste
Toppings
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Combine produce and cheese: In a large serving bowl, gently combine the fresh blueberries, diced peaches, sliced Persian cucumbers, and crumbled feta cheese to create the salad base.
- Prepare vinaigrette: In a jar with a lid or a measuring cup, add the fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, finely chopped basil, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Shake or whisk vigorously until the vinaigrette is thoroughly emulsified and smooth.
- Toss salad: Pour the prepared vinaigrette evenly over the salad mixture. Gently toss all ingredients together to ensure everything is well coated without bruising the fruit and vegetables.
- Adjust seasoning and serve: Taste the salad for seasoning and adjust salt or pepper as needed. Garnish with additional chopped basil if desired. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- For best flavor, use ripe peaches and fresh blueberries.
- The salad can be prepared a few hours ahead and refrigerated to allow flavors to meld.
- Feel free to substitute goat cheese for feta if preferred.
- Use Persian cucumbers for their thin skin and minimal seeds for a crisp texture.
- This salad is naturally gluten-free and vegetarian.
