Description
Delightful Summer Peach Spinach Salad blends sweet Georgia peaches with crisp spinach leaves, creating a refreshing symphony of seasonal flavors. Fragrant herbs, tangy goat cheese, and candied pecans elevate this light, elegant dish that promises to charm your palate with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4–6 cups organic spinach
- 2 large peaches, sliced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup goat cheese crumbles (or substitute with feta)
- 1/2 cup sliced toasted almonds
- 1/2 small red onion, very thinly sliced
Vinaigrette Base:
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) balsamic vinegar
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Sweetener and Seasoning:
- 1–2 teaspoons sugar, pure maple syrup, or honey
- Freshly ground salt, to taste
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Assemble the vibrant salad base by layering crisp organic spinach leaves as the foundation, creating a verdant backdrop for the colorful ingredients.
- Artfully arrange juicy sliced peaches atop the spinach, interspersing them with creamy diced avocado chunks for a luxurious texture contrast.
- Sprinkle thinly sliced red onion across the salad, adding a sharp, pungent note that complements the sweet peaches and rich avocado.
- Scatter tangy goat cheese crumbles generously over the salad, providing a creamy and slightly acidic element to the dish.
- Enhance the salad’s complexity by dispersing sliced toasted almonds, introducing a delightful crunch and nutty undertone.
- Craft the balsamic vinaigrette by combining extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, finely minced garlic, and Dijon mustard in a small mixing vessel.
- If desired, incorporate a touch of sweetener to balance the vinaigrette’s acidity, creating a harmonious flavor profile.
- Season the dressing with freshly ground salt and pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences.
- Drizzle the prepared vinaigrette over the salad, using a gentle tossing motion to ensure even distribution of flavors.
- Serve immediately to preserve the salad’s crisp textures and vibrant ingredients, presenting a refreshing and elegant summer dish.
Notes
- Swap spinach with kale or arugula for a different nutritional profile and peppery taste.
- Toast almonds in a dry skillet for enhanced nutty flavor and extra crunch before adding to the salad.
- Use maple syrup or honey as a natural sweetener in the vinaigrette for balanced acidity and depth of flavor.
- Store dressing separately from salad ingredients to prevent wilting and maintain crisp textures until serving time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg