🫐🍑 Blueberry Peach Salad with Cucumber & Feta
A vibrant, refreshing Blueberry Peach Salad with Cucumber & Feta combines juicy peaches, sweet blueberries, crisp cucumber, creamy feta, and fresh herbs, all tossed in a light honey-lemon vinaigrette. It’s the perfect side dish for summer barbecues, picnics, or a light lunch.
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⏱️ Time
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Servings: 4–6
🛒 Ingredients
🥗 Salad
- 2 ripe peaches, sliced into thin wedges
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ small red onion, very thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, torn
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped (optional)
- ¼ cup chopped toasted pecans or sliced almonds (optional)
🍋 Honey-Lemon Vinaigrette
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare the Dressing
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together:
- Olive oil
- Lemon juice
- Honey
- Dijon mustard
- Salt
- Black pepper
Set aside.
2. Assemble the Salad
In a large serving bowl, gently combine:
- Sliced peaches
- Blueberries
- Cucumber
- Red onion
- Mint
- Basil (if using)
3. Add the Finishing Touches
- Sprinkle the feta cheese over the salad.
- Add the toasted pecans or almonds, if using.
- Drizzle with the honey-lemon vinaigrette.
4. Toss & Serve
Gently toss just before serving to coat everything lightly without breaking up the fruit.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
This salad pairs beautifully with:
- 🍗 Grilled chicken
- 🐟 Grilled salmon
- 🥩 Steak
- 🍤 Grilled shrimp
- 🥖 Crusty artisan bread
- 🧺 Picnic lunches
💡 Tips & Variations
- Chill the peaches and cucumber before assembling for an extra-refreshing salad.
- Substitute goat cheese for feta if you prefer a creamier tang.
- Add sliced avocado for extra richness.
- Swap lemon juice for lime juice for a different citrus flavor.
- A drizzle of balsamic glaze adds a sweet, tangy finish.
🧊 Storage
- Refrigerator: Best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 day.
- If making ahead, keep the dressing separate and add it just before serving.
🍴 Approximate Nutrition (Per Serving)
- Calories: 190
- Protein: 5 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fat: 13 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
This Blueberry Peach Salad with Cucumber & Feta is a delightful balance of sweet, savory, crisp, and creamy flavors—an easy, colorful dish that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. 🫐🍑🥒🧀