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Honeyed Peach & Berry Salad with Fresh Herbs
A beautifully fresh summer salad layered with juicy ripe peaches, bursts of sweet-tart blueberries, buttery pecans, crisp cucumber, creamy salty feta, and tender seasonal lettuces, all brought together with a vibrant homemade lemon basil vinaigrette that completely steals the show.
In a mason jar, combine the lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, fresh basil, salt, and black pepper. Seal with the lid and shake until beautifully emulsified and silky smooth. Alternatively, whisk everything together in a small bowl until fully combined. Set aside until ready to serve.
Wash and thoroughly dry the lettuces, then gently tear the leaves into generous bite-sized pieces, discarding any tough stems.
Slice the peaches into thin wedges, removing the stones as you go.
Thinly slice the cucumber into elegant rounds or half moons.
Roughly chop the pecans for added crunch and texture.
Crumble the feta into soft, salty pieces.
Arrange the lettuces onto a large serving platter or salad bowl, then layer over the peaches, blueberries, cucumber, pecans, and feta.
Drizzle generously with the lemon basil vinaigrette just before serving, allowing the fresh, vibrant flavours to shine at their absolute best.
A few details make all the difference
01
Dry the lettuce
thoroughly after washing so the vinaigrette coats the leaves without becoming watery.
02
Prepare the vinaigrette
in advance and shake it again just before serving to restore its silky emulsion.
03
Slice and assemble
the ingredients ahead, but add the pecans and vinaigrette at the last moment to keep the salad crisp and crunchy.
Why this recipe works
When the weather turns golden and heavy meals lose their appeal, this salad delivers everything you want from summer cooking—cool, crisp textures, juicy seasonal fruit, and flavours that feel bright and energising. It’s refreshing without feeling insubstantial, with enough crunch, creaminess, and sweetness to keep every bite interesting. Sweet peaches, tart berries, crunchy pecans, creamy salty feta, fragrant basil, and tender lettuces create the kind of balance that makes a salad genuinely memorable. Every ingredient earns its place, giving you a dish that feels layered, luxurious, and deeply satisfying while still wonderfully fresh.
Cook’s notes
Don’t Skip the Homemade Dressing
The lemon basil vinaigrette is the detail that makes this salad feel special. It’s bright, zesty, lightly sweet, and far more vibrant than anything shop-bought. A few extra minutes here truly pays off.
Wash and Dry the Leaves Properly
Clean, crisp lettuce is essential. Wash the leaves thoroughly, then dry them well before tearing into bite-sized pieces. Too much water will dilute the dressing and leave the salad feeling flat rather than fresh.
Customise with What’s in Season
This salad is gorgeous as written, but it’s also wonderfully flexible. Try adding sliced nectarines, mango, raspberries, strawberries, avocado, grilled chicken, or halloumi. It’s a beautiful way to use whatever summer fruit you have on hand.
In a mason jar, combine the lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, fresh basil, salt, and black pepper. Seal with the lid and shake until beautifully emulsified and silky smooth. Alternatively, whisk everything together in a small bowl until fully combined. Set aside until ready to serve.
Wash and thoroughly dry the lettuces, then gently tear the leaves into generous bite-sized pieces, discarding any tough stems.
Slice the peaches into thin wedges, removing the stones as you go.
Thinly slice the cucumber into elegant rounds or half moons.
Roughly chop the pecans for added crunch and texture.
Crumble the feta into soft, salty pieces.
Arrange the lettuces onto a large serving platter or salad bowl, then layer over the peaches, blueberries, cucumber, pecans, and feta.
Drizzle generously with the lemon basil vinaigrette just before serving, allowing the fresh, vibrant flavours to shine at their absolute best.
Cook’s notes
Don’t Skip the Homemade Dressing: The lemon basil vinaigrette is the detail that makes this salad feel special. It’s bright, zesty, lightly sweet, and far more vibrant than anything shop-bought. A few extra minutes here truly pays off.
Wash and Dry the Leaves Properly: Clean, crisp lettuce is essential. Wash the leaves thoroughly, then dry them well before tearing into bite-sized pieces. Too much water will dilute the dressing and leave the salad feeling flat rather than fresh.
Customise with What’s in Season: This salad is gorgeous as written, but it’s also wonderfully flexible. Try adding sliced nectarines, mango, raspberries, strawberries, avocado, grilled chicken, or halloumi. It’s a beautiful way to use whatever summer fruit you have on hand.
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Honeyed Peach & Berry Salad with Fresh Herbs
In a mason jar, combine the lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, fresh basil, salt, and black pepper. Seal with the lid and shake until beautifully emulsified and silky smooth. Alternatively, whisk everything together in a small bowl until fully combined. Set aside until ready to serve.
Wash and thoroughly dry the lettuces, then gently tear the leaves into generous bite-sized pieces, discarding any tough stems.
Slice the peaches into thin wedges, removing the stones as you go.
Thinly slice the cucumber into elegant rounds or half moons.
Roughly chop the pecans for added crunch and texture.
Crumble the feta into soft, salty pieces.
Arrange the lettuces onto a large serving platter or salad bowl, then layer over the peaches, blueberries, cucumber, pecans, and feta.
Drizzle generously with the lemon basil vinaigrette just before serving, allowing the fresh, vibrant flavours to shine at their absolute best.
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