Description
Refresh your summer meals with this vibrant Peach Salad Recipe that beautifully combines the sweet juiciness of ripe peaches with creamy avocado and crunchy pecans. Ideal for outdoor gatherings, picnics, or as a light meal, this salad showcases seasonal produce in a colorful presentation. The honey and apple vinegar dressing adds a tangy twist, enhancing the natural flavors of each ingredient. Quick to prepare and bursting with nutrients, this peach salad is an elegant addition to any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups spinach (slightly chopped)
- 3 large peaches (sliced)
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- 2 tablespoons chopped pecans
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves (torn or chopped)
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper for the dressing; set aside.
- In a large salad serving bowl, create a bed of spinach.
- Layer sliced peaches and avocado on top of the spinach.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans over the salad.
- Drizzle the dressing over the assembled salad and finish with fresh torn basil leaves.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking involved
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad serving (about 250g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Choose ripe peaches for maximum sweetness. Chill the assembled salad for about 15 minutes before serving to enhance flavor melding. Customize by adding grilled chicken or switching feta for goat cheese based on preference.