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Peach Salad with Avocado
Flavorful and refreshing, this Peach Salad is the perfect savory, summer recipe. Healthy greens are mixed with peach, goat cheese, nut, and avocado, then tossed in an easy balsamic vinaigrette.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
Peach Salad
- 10-12 oz. mixed greens spinach, or arugula
- ¼ cup basil chiffonade
- 4 oz. goat cheese
- ½ cup red onion thinly sliced
- ½ cup walnuts toasted
- ¼ cup pumpkin seeds roasted and salted
- 1 lb. peaches sliced*
- 1 large avocado or 2 small, sliced*
- Salt
- Black Pepper
Balsamic Vinaigrette
- ½ cup oil avocado or olive
- ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar really good
- ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
- Pinch salt
Instructions
- Add the greens, basil, goat cheese, onion, toasted walnuts, and pumpkin seeds to a large bowl. Store in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours until ready to serve.
- Combine the oil, vinegar, sweetener, and a pinch of salt in a mason jar or blender. Shake or blend until well combined. Store at room temperature until ready to use.
- Just before serving, add the sliced peaches and avocado and pour the dressing over the salad until it’s coated to your preference. Toss until everything is well mixed. Salt and pepper to taste.
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Notes
*Do not slice the peaches or avocado more than 10 minutes before serving as they will turn brown.
**Nutritional information is calculated with 2/3 of the dressing used.
Nutrition
Calories: 359kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 101mg | Potassium: 474mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 1190IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 2mg