It’s summertime and all our favorite produce is officially in season! Avoid turning on the oven when it’s too hot to cook and opt for this delicious summer salad instead. Our peach-blueberry salad is the perfect combination of sweet and savory topped with chopped pecans for some added texture.
In addition to being a delicious treat, peaches are filled with vitamins and antioxidants, including Vitamin C. Add blueberries – which are known to support heart health – and enjoy a healthy salad, perfect to whip up on busy summer weekdays. We promise this salad is as delicious as it is pretty!
Peach Blueberry Salad
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Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients:
3 firm peaches
1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/4 cup pecans
1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
2 Tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1 Tablespoon honey
2 Tablespoons non-fat Greek yogurt
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika
5 ounces arugula
3/4 cup blueberries
3/4 cup diced red bell pepper
1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
Directions:
Pre-heat broiler or grill to 500° F. Cut peaches in half along the dent. Twist halves to separate and remove pits, or carefully cut pits out with a knife. Lightly brush peach halves with oil. Broil or grill for 3-5 minutes on each side until peaches are slightly charred. Set aside to cool. Once cooled, slice each peach half into 3-4 wedges. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine pecans, sugar, water, and curry powder. Stir constantly until water evaporates and pecans are coated. Once nuts are cooled, chop coarsely and set aside.
To make salad dressing, combine honey, Greek yogurt, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, balsamic vinegar, salt, and paprika in a medium jar. Cover jar with lid and shake well to mix. Place arugula in a large bowl and sprinkle with pecans, blueberries, and peppers. Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat. Top with sliced peaches and goat cheese.
Nutritional Information per Serving: 147 calories; 7.5 grams fat; 1.5 grams saturated fat; 4 mg cholesterol; 131 mg sodium; 18 grams carbohydrates; 3.5 grams fiber; 4 grams protein
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