Description
A vibrant summer salad combining peppery arugula, juicy peaches, creamy feta, and a silky honey-lemon dressing for a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh arugula
- 2 ripe peaches, sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup toasted walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth and well blended.
- Place arugula in a large salad bowl. Add peach slices, feta, and nuts if using.
- Drizzle the honey dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately for the freshest taste.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm peaches for the best texture.
- Grilled peaches add a smoky-sweet twist.
- For a vegan version, use maple syrup instead of honey and dairy-free cheese.
- Add fresh herbs like basil or mint for an extra burst of flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: fresh peach salad, arugula feta salad, honey lemon dressing, summer salad recipe, peach arugula recipe