Summer Peach Salad

Peach season is in full swing, so it's the perfect time to make this Summer Peach Salad. This gorgeous, fresh and refreshing recipe is brimming with the really good stuff: Crisp greens, sweet fruits, creamy feta cheese and a crunchy hit from the pistachios. Whenever I make this, I feel like it's a restaurant-quality recipe that feels both decadent and heart-healthy, all at once. My easy Summer Peach Salad celebrates seasonal and local produce at peak summer. You can make a big salad version or enjoy it as a light dinner or the perfect lunch for warm weather. It's a great side dish! I

love the charred fresh peaches for an extra dimension of flavor and a little sweet, tangy, zippy finish from the homemade balsamic drizzle. It's the icing on the cake, you guys! Chef's kiss! This peach salad recipe is packed with complex flavors. Each ingredient works together perfectly with the next - think crumbly feta, buttery avocado, red onion and bright, lovely and truly delicious summertime peaches. This recipe is also gluten free. Want more recipes with peaches? Try this Peaches and Cream dessert (SO good), Peach Hot Honey Wings and this delicious Peach Sorbet. Also, check out my roundup of favorite Gluten Free Dinner Recipes for more foodie inspiration.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

Loaded with (my favorite) juicy peaches and fresh, healthy greens, this Summer Peach Salad screams summertime!

Sweet and savory duo: The combination of sweet fruit, salty feta and savory salad bits is perfection!

If you love homemade recipes, this salad is for you!

This easy grilled peach salad works as a side, a main for lunch or dinner; it's super versatile.

A beautiful crowd-pleaser. Everyone will want to dive in! It honestly looks SO pretty.

Despite looking a little fancy, it's so quick and simple.

Once the peaches are grilled, it takes 5 minutes to whip up.

Equipment Needed

You'll need a large mixing bowl, a sharp knife and cutting board. if you're grilling the peaches, you'll need a simmering hot grill, too.

Ingredients Needed

Mixed greens: Just your favorite batch of fresh greens will do. A mix of baby spinach and salad greens is great.

Peaches: I love making this Summer Peach Salad when peaches are at their best. Ripe and juicy is best, but not overripe.

Pistachios: Green pistachios add a delicious flavor and texture to the Summer Peach Salad.

Red onion: I love the mild flavor and pretty color in red onion.

Avocado: Use a perfectly creamy and ripe avocado.

Feta: The sharp saltiness of feta cheese is delicious with the sweet peaches. You can use a vegan cheese if you need to.

Balsamic vinegar: Sharp balsamic vinegar is the perfect balance in this recipe.

Step By Step Instructions

Step 1: Get your ingredients together and turn on the grill if you're grilling the peaches.

Step 2: Grill the peaches if you like. Use a super-hot grill to get those pretty grill marks.

Step 3: Prepare your vegetables and fruit. 

Step 4: Combine all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl. 

Step 5: Drizzle the peaches with balsamic before serving. 

Storage

I recommend eating this Summer Peach Salad fresh. This salad is absolutely best when the greens are fresh and crisp. Eating it straight away also prevents the avocado from turning brown.

If you need to store leftover Summer Peach Salad, keep it in the fridge and enjoy them within a day. Keep in mind the greens might wilt and you might want to replace the avocado for fresh pieces.

This grilled peach summer recipe isn't suitable for freezing.

Variations

Swap out peaches for nectarines or apricots.

Use baby spinach or arugula instead of a mixed greens pack.

Add in some grilled shrimp or roasted chickpeas for extra protein. Grilled chicken is great, too.

Sub out the feta and make this Summer Peach Salad with goat cheese, blue cheese or a dairy free cheese.

Try a different vinaigrette if you don't like balsamic vinegar.

Add in diced or sliced cucumber or roasted corn for extra fiber and crunch.

Swap pistachios for almonds, walnuts or pumpkin seeds.

How To Serve 

Here are a couple of ways I love to enjoy my lush Summer Peach Salad:

• It's delicious chilled or at room temperature.
• Serve it at BBQs and cookouts.
• As a side to simple grilled chicken or fish.
• With a glass of chilled water and Fruit Ice Cubes.

Recipe FAQ

Can I make this dairy free?

Yup. Just make sure you use a dairy free feta or cheese. You can also leave it out completely.

What other fruits can I substitute if peaches are not in season? 

Try this recipe with watermelon or mango.

How long does it take to make a peach salad?

About 10 minutes in total: 5 minutes to grill the peaches and 5 minutes to put the rest of the ingredients together.

Are peaches good in salad?

They are SO good! The sweetness of fresh peach is delicious with the other salad ingredients.

What else can I add to this salad?

Other nuts and seeds are good, croutons, cucumber and cherry tomatoes.

Can I make this recipe nut free?

Yes - swap the pistachios for pumpkin seeds or leave them out.

Related Recipes

Be sure to try these fruity summer recipe ideas next:

Peach Protein Smoothie

Strawberry Cloud Smoothie

Strawberry Crumble

Pink Ice Cream

Mango Corn Salsa

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