Description
A refreshing summer salad featuring juicy peaches, creamy mozzarella, crunchy walnuts, and fresh basil, finished with a rich balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
- 4 ripe peaches, pitted and sliced
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls, halved
- 1 cup arugula or mixed greens
- 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 1/4 cup balsamic glaze
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Wash peaches, remove pits, and slice into wedges.
2. In a large bowl, combine peaches, mozzarella, and arugula or mixed greens.
3. Add toasted walnuts, crumbled feta, and torn basil leaves.
4. Drizzle balsamic glaze over the salad and season with salt and pepper.
5. Gently toss to combine without crushing ingredients.
6. Chill for 10–15 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
7. Serve immediately.
Notes
This salad can be adapted with other seasonal fruits like nectarines or plums.
Use goat cheese instead of feta for a creamier texture.
Add grilled chicken or prosciutto for extra protein.
Best enjoyed fresh but can be stored briefly in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg