Description
A refreshing and vibrant summer salad featuring fresh blueberries, juicy peaches, crisp Persian cucumbers, and tangy feta cheese tossed with a zesty lemon basil vinaigrette. Perfect for a light and healthy meal or a delightful side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 1 pint Fresh Blueberries
- 2 Peaches, diced
- 2 Persian Cucumbers, sliced
- ½ cup Crumbled Feta Cheese
- 1 tbsp Finely Chopped Basil
Vinaigrette Dressing
- 3 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- to taste Kosher Salt & Fresh Ground Black Pepper
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, toss together the chopped basil, fresh blueberries, diced peaches, and sliced Persian cucumbers to prepare the fresh produce base for your salad.
- Whisk Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, honey, fresh lemon juice, kosher salt, and fresh ground black pepper until well incorporated.
- Emulsify Vinaigrette: Gradually add the olive oil to the mustard mixture while whisking continuously to create a smooth and emulsified lemon basil vinaigrette.
- Dress Salad: Pour the vinaigrette over the salad ingredients and gently toss to evenly coat all components with the flavorful dressing.
- Add Feta: Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese evenly over the dressed salad, adding a creamy and salty contrast to the sweet fruit and crisp cucumber.
- Final Toss: Lightly toss the salad again to distribute the feta cheese without breaking up the delicate ingredients.
- Serve Fresh: Plate the salad immediately to enjoy the best combination of fresh flavors and crisp textures.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm peaches to avoid mushy texture.
- Persian cucumbers add a nice crunch with less bitterness than regular cucumbers.
- Adjust honey quantity based on peach sweetness and personal preference.
- Serve immediately to maintain freshness and prevent sogginess.
- This salad pairs wonderfully with grilled chicken or fish for a light summer meal.
