Spicy Peach Salad
Elevate your salad game with this Spicy Peach Salad, a vibrant and refreshing dish that perfectly balances sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors. Featuring juicy ripe peaches, peppery baby arugula, and a touch of heat from thinly sliced jalapeño, this salad is further enhanced with creamy crumbled feta, crunchy toasted pecans, and the subtle zing of a homemade lime-honey dressing. Red onion adds a sharp contrast, while every bite is a harmonious blend of textures and tastes. Ready in just 15 minutes and perfect for any occasion, this summer-inspired salad is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Serve it as a light lunch, a side dish, or a crowd-pleasing addition to your next barbecue. Delicious, unique, and bursting with fresh flavor, this Spicy Peach Salad will be your new go-to recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 whole ripe peaches
- 1 whole jalapeño pepper
- 4 cups baby arugula
- 0.5 whole red onion
- 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.5 cup toasted pecans
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash the peaches thoroughly and slice them into thin wedges. Discard the pits.
Thinly slice the red onion and the jalapeño pepper, removing seeds for less heat if desired.
In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the arugula, sliced peaches, red onion, and jalapeño slices.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine, ensuring the ingredients are evenly coated.
Transfer the salad to a serving platter or bowl.
Top with crumbled feta cheese and toasted pecans for added texture and flavor.
Serve immediately and enjoy the vibrant blend of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1450 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 111.4 g | 143% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.5 g | 132% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 2478 mg | 108% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 106.2 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.4 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 78.8 g | ||
| Protein | 31.7 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 839 mg | 65% | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 2086 mg | 44% | |
*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.
