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Easy No-Cook Peach Salad Recipe with Honey Balsamic Drizzle for Summer

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A fresh and light no-cook peach salad featuring juicy peaches, mixed greens, crunchy nuts, and a sweet-tangy honey balsamic drizzle. Perfect for hot summer days and quick to prepare.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 ripe but firm peaches, sliced
  • 4 cups mixed salad greens (baby arugula, spinach, or spring mix)
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
  • ½ cup toasted pecans or walnuts, chopped
  • ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced
  • A handful of fresh basil leaves, torn (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • Pinch of salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Rinse and gently pat dry the peaches. Slice into thin wedges about ¼ inch thick, leaving some skin on for color and texture.
  2. Peel and thinly slice the red onion. Soak in cold water for 10 minutes if a milder flavor is desired, then drain well.
  3. If nuts are not pre-toasted, heat a dry skillet over medium heat and toast chopped pecans or walnuts for 3-5 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned. Let cool.
  4. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together balsamic vinegar, honey, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until smooth and slightly thickened.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, combine mixed greens, sliced peaches, sliced onion, crumbled feta, toasted nuts, and torn basil leaves.
  6. Drizzle the honey balsamic dressing over the salad.
  7. Gently toss the salad with salad tongs or two large spoons to coat all ingredients without bruising the peaches.
  8. Serve immediately for best freshness and texture. If preparing ahead, keep dressing separate and toss just before serving.

Notes

Choose ripe but firm peaches to avoid a watery salad. Soak onion slices in cold water to mellow sharpness if desired. Toast nuts if not pre-toasted and let cool before adding to salad. Keep dressing separate if preparing ahead to maintain freshness. Warm honey slightly if too thick for easier mixing.

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