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Peach and feta salad is the ultimate sweet and savory combination. An ode to late summer with fresh peaches and produce. Use any greens of choice, this salad will be a huge hit! There are so many great textures between the quinoa, leafy greens and creamy avocado. The sweet balsamic reduction brings all the flavors together perfectly. This salad takes about 15 minutes to make and can serve as a side or main dish.
If you have any leftover peaches, try my Grilled Peach And Burrata Salad next. It’s so tasty.
A Few Things To Know Before Getting Started
- Peaches or nectarines work great. You can grill them, or just slice them up. Both ways are delicious. Consider my Peach Caprese Salad if you want to change it up.
- Be sure to not used overripe peaches or nectarines. They will stick to the grill. You want them to be perfectly ripe and just soft enough to squeeze.
- If you want to add a protein, I suggest grilled chicken or shrimp to serve on this salad.
Ingredients Needed
- Peaches. Make sure they are still slightly firm. Do not use peaches that are overly soft.
- Quinoa. Cooked Quinoa
- Mixed Greens. Or any green preference
- Red Onion
- Olive Oil. High quality, neutral in flavor is best.
- Balsamic Reduction. You can make your own easily or just buy it in the dressing aisle at your local grocery store.
- Seasoning. Garlic powder, oregano, paprika.
- Feta. Goat cheese ill also work well.
- Avocado. Optional for topping but highly recommended
Steps To Make Peach Feta Salad
Ready to eat? Let me walk you through the recipe. For your convenience, there is a full ingredient list and detailed instructions in the printable recipe card below.
- Step One. Cook quinoa. Once quinoa is finished, add the seasonings, mix and let it cool a bit. Stir a lot so the heat leaves quickly.
- Step Two. Grill the peaches. Brush them with oil salt and pepper and grill them on a grill pan or on a grill for about 6 minutes on each side, or until they have gril marks and are softened.
- Step Three. Combine everything together, toss it and serve.
Tips & FAQ For Peach Feta Salad
Yes, brown rice or farro would work well.
This salad will keep for 2 days in the fridge, it’s best enjoyed fresh.
Recipe Pairings
This recipe is wonderful on it’s own, but it pairs with
If you want to make this a bigger meal, pair it with
Other Salads To Try
Side Dishes
Butternut Squash Quinoa Salad.
Salads
Lemon Kale Caesar Salad
Salads
Santa Fe Salad
Salads
Kale Crunch Salad
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Peach Salad With Feta
Equipment
- sauce pan to make quinoa
- grill or grill pan if grilling the peaches (optional)
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa, cooked
- 3 ripe peaches, or nectarines
- 1 tsp olive oil, or oil spray
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp oregano
- ¼ cup red onion
- 8 cups mixed greens
- 1 avocado, cubed
- ¼ cup feta, crumbled, or goat cheese
- ¼ cup balsamic reduction , more as needed
Instructions
- Cook quinoa according to the package, you will only need 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa. if you cook a full cup, you will have some leftovers. While quinoa is cooking, prepare the peaches or nectarines for grilling.
- Prepare the peaches. Slice the peaches in half, twist them and gently pull out the pit to discard. Spray or brush them with oil and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Heat a grill pan or grill on medium/high heat. Add the peaches to the hot grates and grill untouched for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until your desired texture is met. Let them cool and then slice them.
- Season the quinoa. Once the quinoa is cooked, add the garlic powder, salt, pepper and dried oregano. Fluff it with a fork and let it cool.
- Assemble the salad in a large bowl, add 1 cup of the cooled quinoa, the grilled peaches, avocado and feta. Drizzle generously with balsamic, toss everything together and serve. Use additional balsamic as needed. Enjoy!
Notes
- Peaches or nectarines work great. You can grill them, or just slice them up. Both ways are delicious. Consider my Peach Caprese Salad if you want to change it up.
- Be sure to not used overripe peaches or nectarines. They will stick to the grill. You want them to be perfectly ripe and just soft enough to squeeze.
- If you want to add a protein, I suggest grilled chicken or shrimp to serve on this salad
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Using palisade peaches in this was the best decision of my life.
So refreshing and delicious. Perfect end of summer salad!
I love this one too! Happy you enjoyed.