This Peach Salad looks as beautiful as it tastes. Fresh peaches, crisp beans, and creamy feta all come together with a light dressing that ties it perfectly.
I remember summer afternoons when peaches were piled high at the market, their scent carrying across the stalls. My father would always pick the ripest ones, insisting they needed no fuss, just a simple pairing to shine. This peach salad feels like that same idea brought to the table, fresh ingredients layered together to highlight their natural flavors.
Now, especially when I want something quick but special, I make peach salad. The crunch of hazelnuts, the brightness of green beans, and the creamy feta balance out the sweet fruit so well. It's refreshing, light, and one of those dishes I keep coming back to every summer.
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🧾Peach Salad Ingredients
You'll find the exact measurements in the recipe card, but here's a closer look at a few of the ingredients and why I use them.
- Peaches: Ripe peaches are the star here, their sweetness making every forkful feel summery.
- Green Beans: I love using them just slightly cooked so they stay crisp and bright; they give the salad its fresh bite.
- Red Onion: I like adding a few very thin slices for a gentle sharpness that balances the sweetness.
- Feta Cheese: I prefer cutting it into cubes so each bite has a creamy, salty contrast to the peaches.
- Hazelnuts: Toasted and chopped, they bring that nutty crunch that makes the salad feel complete.
- Honey-Balsamic Dressing: A mix of honey, balsamic vinegar, and extra virgin olive oil with a touch of salt, sweet, tangy, and simple.
👩🏻🍳How to Make Peach Salad
You can find the complete printable Peach Salad recipe with measurements below, but for now, here's a quick overview of how it goes:
1. Blanch the green beans in salted boiling water for 2-3 minutes, drain, and let cool completely.
2. Arrange green beans on a serving plate, then top with sliced peaches and thinly sliced red onion.
3. Add feta and sprinkle with chopped hazelnuts for crunch.
4. Whisk honey, balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, and salt into a dressing, then drizzle over the peach salad just before serving.
🍽 What to Serve with Peach Salad
This salad pairs beautifully with grilled chicken, baked salmon, or a simple crusty ciabatta. It also works well alongside light pasta dishes or as part of a bigger summer spread with fresh tomato salad and a chilled lemon mousse for dessert.
💭Tips for Recipe Success
Cut the Peaches Last: I always slice them right before serving so they keep their bright color and don't soften too much in the salad.
Slice the Onions Thin: I like to cut the onion extra thin so the flavor stays gentle and never takes over the dish.
Storage Tip: I keep any leftovers without dressing in the fridge for up to a day, then add fresh dressing before serving so everything stays crisp.
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Recipe
Peach Salad
Ingredients
- 300 g Green Beans - Fresh or Frozen
- 2 Peaches - Sliced
- ½ Red Onion - Finely sliced
- 100 g Feta Cheese
- 50 g Hazelnuts - Chopped
For Dressing:
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
- 2 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 2-3 minutes until bright green and crisp. Drain and let cool completely.
- Arrange the cooled green beans neatly on a large serving plate.
- Cut the peaches into slices and thinly slice the red onion. Arrange both over the green beans.
- Cut the feta into cubes and place evenly across the salad.
- Roughly chop the hazelnuts and sprinkle them over the top for crunch.
- In a small glass bottle, whisk together the honey, balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, and salt until smooth.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered an estimate only. Actual nutritional content will vary based upon brands used, measuring methods, cooking method, portion sizes, and more.
Susana says
This peach salad looks so fresh and colorful! I love the mix of sweet fruit with the salty feta and crunchy hazelnuts, it feels like the perfect balance for a light summer meal.