Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Peach Blueberry Arugula Salad, a refreshing dish that effortlessly combines the sweetness of ripe peaches and blueberries with the peppery notes of fresh arugula. Finished with creamy feta cheese and crunchy pecan brittle, this salad is drizzled with a homemade vanilla balsamic vinaigrette that ties all the elements together beautifully. Perfect for summer gatherings or as a light dinner option, this salad not only pleases the palate but also adds an eye-catching splash of color to your table. Whether served as a main dish or paired with grilled proteins, it’s sure to impress your guests!
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 ounces arugula
- 2 mini cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 2 peaches, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup raw, unsalted pecans, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Frontier Co-op® Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 teaspoon Frontier Co-op® Sea Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Frontier Co-op® Black Pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil (for vinaigrette)
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon Frontier Co-op® Pure Vanilla Extract (for vinaigrette)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Frontier Co-op® Sea Salt (for vinaigrette)
- 1/2 teaspoon Frontier Co-op® Black Pepper (for vinaigrette)
- 1/2 teaspoon Frontier Co-op® Garlic Powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 275°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix pecans, pumpkin seeds, maple syrup, olive oil, vanilla extract, sea salt, and black pepper until evenly coated. Spread on the baking sheet and bake for 35 minutes.
- Allow pecan brittle to cool and break into pieces.
- For the vinaigrette, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, vanilla extract, Dijon mustard, sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder in a bowl.
- In a large platter, layer arugula as the base. Top with cucumbers, blueberries, peaches, and feta cheese. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss gently.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg