This Summer Peach Arugula Salad with Elderflower Vinaigrette and Crumbled Feta Cheese is delightfully juicy, bright and peppery. This fruit salad can be put together in just 5 minutes and makes the best patio-picnic-outdoor-gathering appetizer!
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Fresh BC peaches and arugula is simple, quintessential summer salads that remind us that seasonal ingredients are at their very best. The ingredients speak for themselves, and everything just pairs well together without much fuss.
What Type of Peach Is Best?
Although this arugula salad recipe asks for fresh ripe peaches, you can use canned peaches, cherries, strawberries or nectarines to suit the change in seasons.
We like using Freestone peaches - they are the best for cooking and baking. Plus, peeling and slicing Freestone peaches is very easy compared to Clingstone peaches. Similarly, there is also Saturn peach, aka Donut peaches. They are the sweetest.
Vegan Arugula Salad
Top the summer salad with fruits with a beautiful Elderflower Vinaigrette and crumbled feta cheese. In addition, if you fancy, add some toasted pine nuts!
You can also turn this salad into a vegan arugula salad simply by switching out the feta for this vegan almond ricotta cheese, vegan tofu feta cheese or vegan goat cheese substitute!
How To Make Elderflower Vinaigrette?
In fact, Elderflower Vinaigrette is simple to make. Mix organic Elderflower, White wine vinegar, grape seed oil (or any neutral tasting oil), dijon mustard (i prefer the old-fashioned kind), maple syrup and brown sugar.
Viola! There you have yourself a refreshingly delicious summer salad bursting with juicy ripe peaches, bright feta, nutty pine nuts and fragrant arugula salad dressing!
Enjoy the easy pepper bite of arugula! But of course, we won't stop you if you decide to use this recipe for a fall arugula salad!
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Summer Peach Arugula Salad with Elderflower Vinaigrette and Crumbled Feta Cheese
Fresh peaches and arugula is one of the simple, quintessential summer salads that reminds us that seasonal ingredients are at their very best. The ingredients speaks for itself and everything just pairs well together without much fuss. This Summer Peach Arugula Salad with Elderflower Vinaigrette and Crumbled Feta Cheese is delightfully juicy, bright and peppery. This fruit salad can be put together in just 5 minutes and makes the best patio-picnic-outdoor-gathering appetizer!
- Prep Time: 4
- Cook Time: 1
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 salads 1x
- Category: salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: Canadian, Pacific Northwest
Ingredients
Peach Arugula Salad
- 2 ripe peaches, pitted, cut into wedges
- 150g baby arugula
- ½ feta cheese, crumbled
- dash of black pepper to taste
- dash of sea salt to taste
- 2 tbsp of Elderflower Vinaigrette
- ¼c pine nuts
Elderflower Vinaigrette
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1.5 tsp white wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp organic elderflower
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp old fashion dijon mustard
- pinch sea salt
- pinch fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together all the ingredients for the elderflower vinaigrette. Set aside. See notes.
- In a small frying pan, toast the pine nuts over medium heat, tossing often to avoid burning. Toast until golden brown. Remove from heat.
- Place the baby arugula in a large salad bowl.
- Add in fresh peaches, crumbled feta cheese, toasted pine nuts. Toss gently.
- Add in elderflower vinaigrette over the salad greens. Toss to coat.
- Add more feta cheese and dressing if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Elderflower vinaigrette can be stored in the refrigerator up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large bowl
- Calories: 309
- Sugar: 9.5 g
- Sodium: 1008.5 mg
- Fat: 26.7 g
- Carbohydrates: 17.2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 16.7 mg
Keywords: arugula salad, peach salad, American, Salads And Dressings, Arugula, Basil, Champagne Vinegar, Goat Cheese, Peach, Pine Nut, Brunch, Dinner, Easy, Lunch, Weekday, Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish, Summer, SUMMER salad, PEACH ARUGULA SALAD, ELDERFLOWER, VINAIGRETTE, CRUMBLED FETA CHEESE, Canadian, Pacific Northwest
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Asha says
Love the delicious, flower-infused vinaigrette. Such a pretty salad for enjoying as the weather gets warmer.
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Natalie says
I used canned peaches, turned out fantastic! I will definitely make this salad again with fresh peaches. Keeping this recipe in my cookbook. Thanks!
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Nancy says
Canned peaches still has their spot in my tummy!
Chris says
I was searching for a good and refreshing salad recipe and I found yours, and oh my gosh. This salad is my new favorite salad ever! It is juicy, sweet, and very flavorful. LOVE IT!
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Nancy says
Thanks Chris!! enjoy it!!
Katie says
Obsessed with this salad! It's so unique, yet so delicious! I already can't wait to make it again!
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Nancy says
we really enjoyed it toO!! can't wait for okanagan summer peaches!
Andrea says
love this salad and how light and fresh it is! delicious!
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Nancy says
thanks Andrea!
Emily says
I tried this delicious salad over the summer and can't wait to make it again! The elderflower vinaigrette was delightful!
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Nancy says
i'm with you! can't wait to make this again with fresh peaches
Kayla DiMaggio says
Oh this looks so delicious! I love the flavor of peaches and arugula together!
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Nancy says
I want to be transported to summer now!
Kayla DiMaggio says
This Summer arugula salad was so delicious! It was the perfect salad for the weather here in California!
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Nancy says
I'm really jealous of the summer weather year round in Cali!
Jerika says
What? Fruit salad in just 5 minutes? Perfect!! Not only is it's easy to prepare but it's also nutritious.:) I will definitely add this recipe to our picnic this coming weekend. Thanks!:)
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Nancy says
PicniC?! lucky you!
Nora says
The perfect salad for hot summer days! Love it! Thanks for sharing!
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Nancy says
Perfect refreshing salad year round!
Natalie says
Beautiful salad. Flavors sounds amazing. I will definitely give it a try when peaches come in season. Yum!
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Nancy says
oh yum!! i love white peaches!
Jeannie says
loving all the flavors combine in this salad its so fresh and tasty
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Nancy says
I really miss summer!! Sometimes I use canned peaches in the summer when fresh are not available.
Terri Gilson says
Peaches and feta are perfect in summer salads! I’m bringing some fresh peaches hone from my BC trip and can’t wait to make this!!
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Nancy says
oh i love fresh peaches! I should plan a road trip!
Sharon says
Elderflower vinaigrette sounds absolutely elegant and I cannot wait to experience this salad. I may use goat cheese as I usually have that on hand. Yum!
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Nancy says
goat cheese sounds like a lovely pairing!
Sean says
I love arugula, but I'm always trying to figure out how to make the most of it given how short of a time it lasts. Salads are a go-to of course, but they're often lacking something. Peach is, I have to say, the perfect touch. That intense stone fruit sweetness with peppery arugula is perfect!
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Nancy says
i just don't get enough garden fresh arugula - too short the growing season - and often have to resort to store bought. But I agree with you stone fruits is just perfect contrast with these greens!
AmyG says
I'm loving this arugala and peach in a salad. A great salad for the summer when peaches are in season. But, a great option for a salad anytime really. Delicious!
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Nancy says
Hey Amy! any time is a great time for salads and maximizing my 'half your plate' motto with stone fruits and greens 🙂
Bernice says
YES! This is my kind of summer salad. Tasty fresh fruit paired with great greens and tasty cheese. A winner on our table.
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Nancy says
It's a great way to get your fruit and veggie servings without feeling like a chore !! so tasty!
Kristen says
The elderflower vinaigrette is so lovely, I will be using this many more times.
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Nancy says
Elderflower is incredibly delicious and wonderful! It's a wonderful addition 🙂
Terri says
This salad is both beautiful and delicious!!
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Nancy says
Thanks Terri! Hope this makes it your dinner table!
Vanessa says
Wow - what a gorgeous salad! Great way to use the basket of local peaches in my pantry.
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Nancy says
wow you're so lucky you still have fresh local peaches!!
Loreto and Nicoletta Nardelli says
Fresh and delicious, this arugula salad has a wonderful balance of flavors and textures.
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Nancy says
yes, everything just sings so well together! Hope you like it!
Bernice Hill says
All my favourite salad ingredients right here....and from what I understand there's one more late peach variety left for summer 2020. I'll keep my eyes open for them so I can give this salad a try.
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Nancy says
I must go get more fresh peaches!!