Ingredients — Serves 4–6
Salad
- 5 oz (about 4 cups) mixed green lettuce
- 1½ cups fresh blueberries
- 2 ripe peaches, sliced
- 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- Black pepper, to taste
Lemon-Honey Dressing
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh basil
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Method
- Wash and dry the lettuce, blueberries, peaches, and cucumber thoroughly.
- Add the lettuce to a large serving bowl.
- Arrange the sliced peaches, cucumber, and blueberries over the lettuce.
- Sprinkle the crumbled feta and chopped basil on top.
- For the dressing, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, basil, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Similar recipes use this style of lemon-Dijon vinaigrette.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving.
- Gently toss so the blueberries and peaches don’t get crushed.
- Finish with a little freshly ground black pepper and serve immediately.
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cooking: No cooking required
Chill: Optional 15–30 minutes
Nut & Allergen Information
- Nuts: No nuts in the basic recipe.
- Contains: Dairy from feta.
- Possible allergens: Mustard in Dijon mustard.
- Gluten: Naturally gluten-free, but check packaged Dijon/feta labels if gluten cross-contact is a concern.
- Egg: None.
- Soy: None in the basic ingredients.
Nut-free option: Keep the recipe exactly as written. If adding toppings, avoid almond, walnut, pecan, or other nut toppings.
Nutrition — Approx. per serving
Depending on the exact amount of lettuce, feta, dressing, and fruit:
- Calories: ~180–230 kcal
- Protein: ~4–6 g
- Carbohydrates: ~20–25 g
- Fat: ~9–12 g
- Fiber: ~3–4 g
- Sugar: ~15–18 g
Nutrition is an estimate and will vary with ingredient quantities. Comparable versions range around 158–297 calories per serving depending on the dressing and serving size.
Q&A
Q: Can I make it ahead?
Yes. Keep the salad and dressing separate and combine just before serving for the best texture.
Q: Can I use nectarines instead of peaches?
Yes, nectarines work very well.
Q: Can I make it vegan?
Yes. Use vegan feta and replace honey with maple syrup.
Q: Can I add protein?
Grilled chicken or chickpeas would make it more filling.
Q: How long does it keep?
Undressed salad can generally be refrigerated for about 1–2 days for best quality. Once dressed, it is best eaten the same day.