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Summer Peach Salad

A fresh peach salad with salty ham, creamy cheese, and a sweet-tangy honey-thyme vinaigrette -- perfect for warm summer days!
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Southern
Keyword peach and arugula salad, peach arugula salad, peach salad, peach salad recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 245kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 ripe but firm peaches, peeled and sliced
  • 2 ounces thinly sliced country ham or prosciutto, torn into bite-size pieces
  • 2 cups baby arugula, baby spinach, or spring greens mix
  • ¼ small red onion, very thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup feta cheese or crumbled goat cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
  • ¼ cup toasted pecans or slivered almonds

For the Honey-Thyme Vinaigrette:

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • Kosher salt and ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Make the Vinaigrette:

  • In a small jar or bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, honey, mustard, thyme, salt, and pepper until completely combined. Give it a taste and adjust the seasoning, if necessary.

Assemble the Salad:

  • In a large bowl, gently toss together the peaches, arugula, onion, basil, and thyme. Drizzle with about half of the vinaigrette. Gently toss in the ham and cheese.

Add the Toppings:

  • Transfer to a serving platter or large shallow bowl. Drizzle with the remaining vinaigrette and add the nuts (if using) just before serving. Serve immediately – this salad is best enjoyed fresh!

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Notes

  • Make Ahead: You can prepare the vinaigrette up to 3 days in advance and store it in the fridge. Let it come to room temperature and shake or whisk before using.
  • Storage: This salad is best served immediately after assembling. If needed, you can prep ingredients separately and toss together just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 of the recipe | Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 226mg | Potassium: 279mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 732IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 1mg