Spinach Salad with Peaches and Pecans – A Refreshing Summer Salad with Fresh Peaches, Crunchy Pecans, and Homemade
Spinach Salad with Peaches and Pecans is a quick and colorful summer salad made with fresh baby spinach, ripe peaches, toasted pecans, creamy feta cheese, and a homemade honey balsamic dressing. The sweet peaches perfectly balance the earthy spinach, while crunchy pecans add texture in every bite. The dressing ties everything together with a delicious sweet and tangy flavor. This healthy recipe is easy enough for everyday meals yet beautiful enough for special occasions. It is refreshing, nutritious, and ready in just minutes.
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 6 cups baby spinach
- 2 ripe peaches, sliced
- ½ cup pecans
- ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced
For the Honey Balsamic Dressing
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 3–5 minutes.
- Allow the pecans to cool completely.
- Whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place the baby spinach into a large serving bowl.
- Arrange the sliced peaches evenly over the spinach.
- Add the toasted pecans, feta cheese, red onion, and dried cranberries.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving.
- Gently toss everything together and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm peaches for the best texture.
- oasting pecans enhances their flavor.
- Add dressing immediately before serving.
- Baby spinach offers the most tender leaves.
- Goat cheese works well instead of feta.
- Store dressing separately if making ahead.
- Fresh peaches provide the sweetest flavor.
- Add grilled chicken for extra protein.