Mixed Green Salad with Fresh Peaches Basil and Chevre
Elevate your summer dining with this vibrant Mixed Green Salad with Fresh Peaches, Basil, and Chèvre. Brimming with fresh, wholesome ingredients, this easy-to-make recipe combines the crisp bite of mixed salad greens with the juicy sweetness of ripe peaches. Fragrant basil leaves add an aromatic depth, while creamy chèvre lends a tangy richness to every bite. Tossed in a luscious honey-balsamic vinaigrette and finished with optional toasted nuts for added crunch, this salad is a symphony of flavors and textures. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s perfect as a refreshing side dish or a light main course. Embrace the best of seasonal produce with this delightful salad that’s as beautiful as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 2 whole ripe peaches
- 10 leaves fresh basil leaves
- 4 ounces chèvre (goat cheese)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 cups toasted almonds or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the mixed salad greens. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Slice the peaches into thin wedges, removing the pit. Add the peach slices to the salad bowl.
Tear or chiffonade the fresh basil leaves into smaller pieces and sprinkle them over the salad.
Crumble the chèvre into small chunks and distribute it evenly over the salad.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the honey, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Drizzle the honey-balsamic vinaigrette over the salad, tossing gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
If using, sprinkle toasted almonds or walnuts over the salad for added crunch and texture.
Serve immediately and enjoy this light, summery dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1080 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 81.2 g | 104% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.9 g | 114% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 61 mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 1219 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.2 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.5 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 50.1 g | ||
| Protein | 33.0 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 363 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1541 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
