Kale and Peach Salad with Feta & Toasted Pepitas
Servings: 4 as a side salad (2 as a main dish)
This Kale & Peach Salad is perfect for the Summer. Peaches are paired with kale, feta, red onion, pumpkin seeds & a honey balsamic dressing.
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Ingredients
- 5 cups packed chopped kale (about 1 large bunch curly or tuscan kale)
- 2 peaches, chopped
- 1/2 cup red onion, sliced thin
- 1/3 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds), toasted
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Honey Balsamic Dressing
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/4 tsp coarse salt
- pinch ground pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: To make the toasted pepitas, add pepitas to a small frying pan and toast on medium-low for about 4-5 minutes until they start to brown. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- Step 2: Mix all of the salad dressing ingredients (honey, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, kosher salt and ground black pepper) together with a whisk or shake in a mason jar.
- Step 3: To prepare the salad, remove the tough stems from the kale and tear or chop into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large serving bowl and pour half of the dressing over; mix together and let sit while you prepare the rest of the salad ingredients.
- Step 4: Add the remaining ingredients of chopped peaches, thinly sliced red onion, toasted pepitas and feta cheese. Then, add the rest of the dressing and mix gently to combine. Serves 4 smaller side salads or 2 larger portions for a main dish.
- Step 5: Serve immediately or keeps in the fridge well overnight to enjoy the next day.
Notes
Switch up the fruit: If you don't have peaches on hand, try nectarines. Nectarines have a similar taste profile as peaches.
Honey Substitute: If you don't want to use honey, make the dressing with pure maple syrup instead. Trust me, it will taste just as delicious when mixed into this sweet peach kale salad.
Try chopped nuts: Instead of the toasted pepitas try toasted almonds or walnuts for extra crunch.
Substitute for feta cheese: If you need to swap the feta cheese, try a plain goat cheese instead.
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