This Summer Peach Spinach Salad with Avocado is a completely straightforward and effortless summer salad. It's packed with juicy peaches, fresh spinach, creamy avocado, tangy goat cheese, and crunchy toasted almonds. All these components are brought together with a homemade balsamic vinaigrette that's as simple as it is delicious.
This easy peach salad is truly a standout recipe. It brings together the fresh, sweet flavours of ripe peaches with the creaminess of avocado and the tang of goat cheese. It pairs particularly well with BBQ dishes, making it a perfect side for your summer cookouts. If you're planning a BBQ, consider trying our BBQ pulled chicken or our BBQ chicken tacos. These hearty, flavourful BBQ recipes, along with our refreshing peach salad, will make all your summer meals memorable.
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⭐️ Why You'll Love This Simple Peach Salad
- Packed with the fresh flavours of summer produce.
- It's a balanced meal with a variety of textures and tastes.
- Easy to customise based on your preferences.
- Healthy and nutritious, providing a good mix of vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats.
🧾 Basic ingredients for easy peach salad
- Fresh, ripe peaches
- Spinach
- Avocado
- Goat cheese- *you can use feta or mozzarella instead
- Toasted almonds- *use pecans or walnuts.
- Olive oil
- Balsamic vinegar
- Honey- *you can easily use maple syrup here too.
- Salt and pepper to taste
See recipe card for quantities.
📖 Substitutions & Variations
Variations
- Try adding grilled chicken or shrimp for a protein boost.
- Mix in some rocket (arugula) or mixed greens for added peppery flavour and texture.
- Add some fresh berries for a sweet and tangy twist. *Strawberries and blackberries work particularly well, especially with goat's cheese or feta.
Substitutions
- Feta cheese, mozzarella, or blue cheese can be used in place of goat cheese for a different flavour profile.
- Walnuts or pecans can be used instead of almonds.
- Lemon vinaigrette can be used instead of balsamic for a citrusy twist.
👩🏻🍳 Step By Step
This Summer Peach Spinach Salad with Avocado is incredibly simple to make. Toast almonds, slice peaches and avocado, and toss with spinach. Mix a quick dressing of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), salt, and pepper. Drizzle over the salad, top with goat cheese and almonds, and enjoy this refreshing summer dish. It's that easy!
- Slice the peaches and avocado and set them aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the spinach, sliced peaches, and avocado. *Be sure that your spinach is washed well and free from any dirt or grit.
💡 Top tip
Choose ripe but firm peaches and avocados for the best texture.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Crumble the goat cheese over the top of the salad.
- Sprinkle the toasted almonds over the salad.
💡 Top tip
Toast the almonds for extra crunch and flavour.
This simple summer salad pairs really well with BBQ favourites like this pulled chicken.
🍯 Storing peach salad
- Fridge: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Freezer: This salad is best enjoyed fresh and is not suitable for freezing.
- Reheat: No reheating necessary! Enjoy this salad cold from the fridge or let it come to room temperature.
💡 Top tip
Choose ripe but firm peaches and avocados for the best texture.
❓FAQ
Yes, you can use feta, blue cheese, or even mozzarella in place of goat cheese.
Absolutely! Grilled chicken, shrimp, or even chickpeas would make great additions.
Yes, but for the best texture, add the dressing and cheese just before serving.
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The Best Easy Peach Salad- Must-Try Recipe!
Ingredients
- 4 fresh, ripe peaches (about 500g), sliced
- 120 g of spinach, about 4 cups
- 2 medium avocados, sliced
- 60 grams of goat cheese, about ¼ cup, crumbled
- 70 grams of almonds, about ½ cup, toasted and roughly chopped
For the dressing
- 60 ml of olive oil, ¼ cup
- 3 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar, 45ml
- 1 tablespoon of honey, 15ml
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Toast the almonds
- Start by toasting the almonds. Place them in a dry pan over medium heat. Stir them frequently and watch closely to prevent burning. Once they're golden and fragrant, remove from heat and let them cool. Then, roughly chop the toasted almonds.
Make the dressing
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
Assemble the salad
- In a large salad bowl, combine the sliced peaches, spinach, and avocado.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl. Toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Sprinkle the crumbled goat cheese and toasted almonds over the top of the salad.
- Serve immediately. Enjoy this refreshing, flavorful salad as a light lunch or as a side dish with your favorite summer meal.
Notes
- Choose ripe but firm peaches and avocados for the best texture.
- The dressing can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge. Just give it a good shake or stir before drizzling it over the salad.
- Feel free to customise this salad with your favorite summer fruits (strawberries work really well!) or different types of cheese. Blue cheese or feta would also work well in place of the goat cheese.
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