Peach Green Salad
Bright, juicy peaches take center stage in this delightful Peach Green Salad, a refreshing combination of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors perfect for a light lunch or a show-stopping dinner side. Featuring tender mixed salad greens, creamy goat cheese, crunchy toasted pecans, and a luscious homemade balsamic vinaigrette sweetened with a touch of honey, this salad is a harmonious blend of textures and tastes. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, it’s an easy yet elegant dish bursting with summer freshness and wholesome ingredients. Serve this vibrant salad on its own or pair it with your favorite grilled proteins for a nourishing, crowd-pleasing meal. Perfect for peach season, this recipe is your go-to for effortless, healthy, and flavorful dining.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 whole ripe peaches
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 0.25 cup goat cheese
- 0.25 cup pecans
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.125 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the peaches. Slice them into thin wedges, removing the pit.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, peach slices, and pecans.
Crumble the goat cheese over the salad mixture.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper until well emulsified to make the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Serve immediately on individual plates or a large serving platter.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
890 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.9 g | 101% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.9 g | 99% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 46 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 923 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.9 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.8 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.7 g | ||
| Protein | 19.9 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 175 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 1090 mg | 23% | |
*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.
