Description
Sweet peaches, creamy avocado, crunchy nuts, and fresh spinach come together in a light and refreshing summer salad, perfectly complemented by a simple honey balsamic dressing. This salad is a vibrant, nutritious option ideal for warm weather meals or a healthy side dish.
Ingredients
Salad
- 5 cups baby spinach
- 2 ripe peaches, sliced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup toasted pecans or almonds
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
Dressing
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Arrange Spinach: Place 5 cups of baby spinach evenly in a large serving bowl as the base of the salad.
- Add Toppings: Layer the sliced ripe peaches, sliced avocado, thinly sliced red onion, toasted pecans or almonds, and crumbled feta cheese evenly over the spinach.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, and salt and pepper to taste until fully combined and emulsified.
- Dress the Salad: Drizzle the prepared honey balsamic dressing over the salad just before serving to keep the greens fresh and crisp.
- Toss and Serve: Gently toss the salad to evenly coat the ingredients in dressing and serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Nectarines can be substituted for peaches for a slightly different flavor profile.
- For a complete meal, add grilled chicken to increase protein content.
- Dress the salad just before serving to maintain the freshness and crispness of the spinach leaves.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
