Summer Peach Spinach Salad
One of my favorite go-to summer salads is this fresh peach spinach salad with creamy goat cheese, heart-healthy avocado, and crunchy toasted almonds. Drizzle this lovely peach salad with an easy homemade balsamic vinaigrette for the perfect lunch!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 292cal
Ingredients
- 4-6 cups organic spinach
- 2 large peaches, sliced
- 1 avocado, diced
- ½ small red onion, very thinly sliced
- ½ cup goat cheese crumbles (or sub feta)
- ½ cup sliced toasted almonds*
- For the dressing:
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ½ teaspoon dijon mustard
- Optional: 1-2 teaspoon sugar, pure maple syrup or honey to sweeten dressing
- Freshly ground salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinaigrette: balsamic vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic, dijon and salt and pepper. Add a sweetener here if you'd like here too. I always prefer to!
- In a large bowl, add the spinach. Drizzle with desired about of balsamic vinaigrette and toss together to combine. Top salad with peach slices, diced/sliced avocado, red onion, goat cheese crumbles and toasted almonds. Toss very gently again. Serve immediately. Salad serves 4.
Notes
To toast your own almonds: Place sliced almonds in a nonstick pan over medium heat. Use a wooden spoon to consistently stir the almonds until they get nice and golden. This should take 3-6 minutes. Once done, remove from heat and transfer to a plate to cool.
See the full post for easy ways to customize, plus storing instructions!
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 292cal | Carbohydrates: 19.1g | Protein: 7.4g | Fat: 22.9g | Saturated Fat: 4.4g | Fiber: 6.8g | Sugar: 8.2g