Strawberry Peach Summer Salad

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A fresh, colorful, sweet, crunchy summer salad and a homemade vinaigrette? Yes, please! This Strawberry Peach Summer Salad is bursting with seasonal flavor and honey roasted almonds. Juicy peaches and ripe strawberries are layered over crisp greens and topped with your favorite salad toppings like blue cheese crumbles and tomatoes. Finished with a crushed honey roasted almonds baked fresh in your oven with warm spices and a drizzle of honey.

This summer salad is the perfect combination of sweet and crunchy. Drizzled with a tangy homemade balsamic vinaigrette, this vibrant salad perfectly balances sweet, savory, and nuttiness. This Strawberry Peach Summer Salad is a refreshing dish that celebrates the best fruits of the summer season.

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Strawberry Peach Summer Salad with Honey Roasted Almonds and Balsamic Vinaigrette

A fresh strawberry peach salad topped with honey-roasted almonds and a homemade balsamic vinaigrette. Sweet, tangy, and full of summer flavor.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

Honey Roasted Almonds

• 2 cups almonds crushed
• 2 Tbsp honey
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp cinnamon
• pinch of cayenne pepper

Balsamic Vinaigrette

• ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 Tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp dijon mustard
• 1 tsp minced garlic or garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• ½-¾ cup olive oil

Strawberry Peach Salad

• 5 cups mixed greens and kale
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes quartered
• 1 cup strawberries diced
• 1 cup peaches diced
• ¼ cup blue cheese crumbles

Method

 

Making the honey roasted almonds

1. In a small sauce pan, mix honey and olive oil on low heat until it starts to bubble.
2. Remove from heat and mix in almonds, salt, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper.
3. Line sheet tray with parchment paper and evenly layer almond mixture. Bake at 325℉ for 10-12 minutes and mix half way through baking. Let cool completely.

Prepare the homemade balsamic vinaigrette

1. Mix balsamic vinegar, dijon mustard, maple syrup, salt, pepper, and garlic in blender.
2. Slowly drizzle in olive oil and whisk fast to emulsify and adjust taste to your liking.

Build the summer salad

1. Dice the cleaned strawberries and peach, and quarter the cherry tomatoes.
2. Serve in a salad bowl with layered mixed green. Toss salad in balsamic vinaigrette, diced fruit, honey roasted almonds, and blue cheese crumbles.