Peach Salad with Cumin Dressing
Elevate your summer dining with this vibrant Peach Salad with Cumin Dressing—a refreshing fusion of juicy peaches, tender mixed greens, and tangy crumbled feta, topped with the nutty crunch of toasted almonds or pecans. The zesty cumin dressing, crafted from olive oil, fresh lime juice, honey, and warming spices like cumin and coriander, brings a subtle earthiness that perfectly balances the sweetness of the peaches. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or as an elegant addition to your next gathering. Bursting with bright flavors and contrasting textures, this salad is a deliciously healthy way to showcase the best of summer’s bounty.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 ripe peaches
- 4 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, or baby kale)
- 0.5 red onion
- 0.5 cups feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cups toasted almonds or pecans
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoons ground coriander
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the peaches. Slice them into thin wedges, discarding the pits.
Thinly slice the red onion into rings or half moons.
In a large salad bowl, combine the salad greens, peach slices, and red onion.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and toasted almonds or pecans over the salad.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, honey, ground cumin, ground coriander, salt, and pepper. Taste to adjust the seasoning, adding more lime juice or honey if needed.
Drizzle the cumin dressing evenly over the salad.
Toss the salad gently to combine all the ingredients, being careful to avoid crushing the peaches.
Serve immediately and enjoy this light, flavorful, and summery salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
246 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.2 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.7 g | 19% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 13 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 296 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.6 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.2 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.3 g | ||
| Protein | 5.8 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 135 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 480 mg | 10% | |
*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.
