Ingredients
Creating this salad is as much about the experience as it is about the ingredients. Each component tells a story, a nod to the times spent in the kitchen with Mama Lou, where she taught us the secrets of balancing flavors and textures. For this salad, you’ll need:
- Fresh blueberries: Their sweet-tart flavor adds a burst of juiciness.
- Ripe peaches: Look for ones that are slightly soft to the touch and bursting with sweet aroma.
- Feta cheese: Creamy and tangy, it complements the sweetness of the fruit beautifully.
- Mixed greens: A combination of arugula, spinach, and baby kale adds a peppery bite and a nutritious base.
- Red onion: Thinly sliced for a hint of sharpness.
- Toasted almonds: For a nutty crunch that brings everything together.
- Fresh mint: Chopped finely to add a refreshing finish.
- Olive oil and balsamic vinegar: To dress the salad with a rich, tangy glaze.
- Honey: Just a drizzle to enhance the natural sweetness of the fruits.
- Salt and pepper: To taste, for seasoning.
Instructions
As you prepare this salad, let each step be a moment of mindfulness and gratitude for the abundance of nature. Here’s how to bring this dish to life:
- Start by washing and drying the mixed greens thoroughly. Place them in a large serving bowl.
- Slice the peaches into thin wedges and scatter them over the greens.
- Add the blueberries, ensuring they are evenly distributed for bursts of flavor in every bite.
- Crumble the feta cheese over the top, letting it fall naturally among the fruit.
- Add the thinly sliced red onion and toasted almonds for crunch.
- Chop the fresh mint leaves and sprinkle them over the salad.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, a drizzle of honey, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Pour this dressing over the salad just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International