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This nectarine salad with feta cheese recipe is a bright, fresh, and sweet salad made with fresh ripe peaches, tangy feta, pistachios, and a 5-minute homemade vinaigrette dressing! A fantastic sweet and savory salad recipe that is perfect for summer.

A great recipe for outdoor entertaining, barbecues, or summer brunch or a potluck dinner. Serve this salad with a slice of thick crusty homemade sourdough bread and enjoy a bite of summer.

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Summer is almost here, and that means it’s nectarine season! I absolutely love the sweet, slightly tart, and juiciness you get from fresh ripe nectarines. They are perfect for summer salads, for fruit bruschetta, and for adding to smoothies.

I love the sweet & salty combo of this salad. The peaches pair so nicely with the bitterness of mixed greens, the crunch of the pistachios, and the tanginess of feta cheese. This salad is elegant enough to serve as a starter for a dinner party, and easy enough to make if you want a fancy lunch at home!

This Nectarine Salad with Feta Cheese Is

Bright
Fresh
Sweet & Savory
Tangy
Satisfying
Easy to Make
Vegetarian and Gluten Free

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What’s The Differences Between Peaches Vs Nectarines

While peaches and nectarines are genetically similar, peaches have fuzzy skin while nectarines do not, and have a smooth skin. They have a similar taste, as well as similar amounts of sugar, fiber, and nutrients – but the skin texture differs between the two.

Both peaches and nectarines contain Vitamins A & C and fiber, making them a great fruit to enjoy. Plus they taste wonderful in both sweet and savory dishes. If you can find fresh ripe peaches or nectarines, enjoy them both!

What’s In This Feta Cheese Nectarine Salad?

Be sure to visit the recipe card below for full ingredient amounts and recipe instructions!

Mixed Salad Greens – I like a good mix of savory, juicy, bitter greens with lots of variety for this salad! #NoBoringSalads
Nectarines– Fresh, ripe, summer peaches are perfect for this recipe. You can also use peaches too. I haven’t tried this recipe with frozen (and thawed) or canned peaches, so if you do please comment below on how it went, I’d love to hear from you.
Feta Cheese – I used a crumbled feta for this recipe, but you can also use a block of feta cheese, mashed with a fork before adding to the salad.
Pistachios – I shelled my own 🙂
Good Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Apple Cider Vinegar: which gives this dressing a little extra tang! I think it gives a nice extra sweetness and depth.
Garlic
Honey: As beekeepers, we have plenty of raw honey so I try to use it in all my recipes instead of sugar. I’d recommend trying a local farmers market to find the best raw honey in your area.
Salt & Pepper

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How Do You Make a Savory Salad with Peaches or Nectarines?

In a large salad bowl, add washed mixed salad greens. Top with sliced peaches, feta cheese, and shelled pistachios.
In a small bowl or mason jar, add the salad dressing ingredients: olive oil, sunflower oil, apple cider vinegar, garlic, honey, and salt. Mix well until dressing is well combined.
Pour dressing over the salad. Add the fresh cracked black pepper to the salad, and toss well. Serve immediately, and at room temperature.

Dietary Modifications & Substitutions

This recipe is vegetarian. To make vegan or dairy free, omit the feta cheese and use a vegan plant-based crumbly cheese instead.
This recipe is gluten free, but please ensure that all ingredients you use are certified gluten free before adding.

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Love trying new salads and this one can’t be beat