Description
A fresh summer salad featuring peppery greens, juicy peaches, creamy gouda, and honey-glazed almonds finished with a sweet citrus-honey dressing.
Ingredients
- 4 cups Arugula, Romaine, or Spring Mix
- 2–3 Peaches or Nectarines, thinly sliced
- 5 ounces Gouda Cheese, sliced and cut into strips
- 1/2 cup Whole Raw Almonds
- 2 Tablespoons Honey
- Pinch of Salt
- Honey Dressing:
- 1/2 cup Olive Oil
- 1/3 cup Orange Vinegar or Apple Cider Vinegar
- 3 Tablespoons Honey
- 1/2 teaspoon Mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
1. Heat a small skillet over medium-low heat. Add almonds and sauté for 1 minute. Add honey and salt and stir to coat. Cook for 1–2 minutes longer, stirring often.
2. Remove almonds from pan and pour onto wax paper to cool completely.
3. Place greens in a large salad bowl or platter. Top with sliced peaches, gouda, and cooled honey almonds.
4. In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, honey, mustard, and salt. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking until emulsified. Drizzle dressing over salad and serve.
Notes
Best served immediately after dressing is added for optimal freshness.
You can swap gouda with goat cheese or feta for a tangier flavor profile.
To save time, almonds can be prepared in advance and stored in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 397mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 26mg