A vibrant and refreshing summer salad featuring sweet peaches, creamy avocado, crunchy almonds, and tangy goat cheese over a bed of fresh spinach. It’s a perfect light meal or side dish for warm weather days.
Author:Chloe Thompson
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:5 minutes
Total Time:20 minutes
Yield:4 servings
Category:Salad
Method:Assembling
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
6 cups fresh spinach
2 ripe peaches, sliced
1 ripe avocado, sliced
1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds
2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon honey
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey. Season with salt and pepper. This is your dressing.
In a large salad bowl, combine the fresh spinach and sliced peaches.
Add the sliced avocado and toasted almonds to the bowl.
Sprinkle the crumbled goat cheese over the salad.
Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad.
Gently toss everything together to coat evenly.
Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious summer salad!
Notes
For best results, use fresh, ripe ingredients.
Toast the almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 3-5 minutes. Watch them closely to prevent burning.
Adjust the sweetness of the dressing with honey to your preference.
You can substitute arugula or mixed greens for spinach if desired.
Add grilled chicken or shrimp for a more substantial meal.