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Ultimate Summer Salad

Ultimate Summer Salad: Fresh Peaches and Feta Bliss

Enjoy the Ultimate Summer Salad featuring juicy peaches and feta for a refreshing and vibrant dish perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Pickling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Vinaigrette
  • 2 whole Limes Use fresh limes for best flavor
  • 1 medium Red Onion Substitute with shallot for a milder flavor
  • 1 tbsp Granulated Sugar Honey can be used as a natural substitute
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt Sea salt can be substituted as needed
  • 1 clove Garlic Use roasted garlic for a sweeter note
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Substitute parsley for a milder flavor
  • 1/2 cup Olive Oil Avocado oil can be used as a neutral substitute
For the Salad
  • 4 cups Butter Lettuce Romaine or mixed greens can also be used
  • 1 cup Cucumbers English cucumbers are preferred
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Substitute with diced heirloom tomatoes for variety
  • 2 whole Peaches Nectarines can be used as a close alternative
  • 1/2 cup Feta Cheese Goat cheese can be substituted
  • 1/4 cup Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) Replace with sunflower seeds for a nut-free option

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • salad bowl
  • Whisk
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Zest and juice the limes, setting aside 1 teaspoon of the zest for garnishing. Combine lime juice with thinly sliced red onion, sugar, and kosher salt; let mixture pickle for about 15 minutes.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix lime juice, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, olive oil, remaining sugar, and salt; whisk together until smooth.
  3. Layer torn butter lettuce leaves in a large salad bowl, followed by sliced cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, peach slices, and crumbled feta cheese.
  4. Drain pickled onions and sprinkle them atop the assembled salad; add pumpkin seeds and reserved lime zest.
  5. Drizzle half of the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine; serve immediately with remaining dressing on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftover salad components separately in airtight containers for up to 2 days. Store dressing in the fridge for up to 5 days.

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