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A vibrant peach berry crunch salad in a white bowl, featuring spinach, spring mix, red onion, avocado, feta, blackberries, blueberries, and caramelized peaches, labeled as an easy, healthy, refreshing salad.
Ingredients for a simple Dijon vinaigrette dressing, including avocado oil, vinegar, lemon juice, coarse sea salt, black pepper, and Dijon mustard, arranged around an empty mason jar.
A mason jar with a lid, containing the combined and emulsified Dijon vinaigrette dressing, with text indicating to 'Shake well set aside'.
A close-up view of the peach berry crunch salad in a bowl with a fork, showing mixed greens, avocado, blueberries, and a caramelized peach slice, ready to be eaten.
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🍑Peach Berry Crunch Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette

Salad Base

• Spinach & spring mix

• Thinly sliced red onion

• Avocado, sliced or cubed

• Feta cheese, crumbled

• Pecans

• Blackberries

• Blueberries (fresh or frozen — washed, drained, and patted dry if frozen)

Caramelized Peaches (Key Step)

• Canned peaches (or fresh if preferred)

• Drain and pat dry

• Sauté in a skillet with a little butter

• Add a light sprinkle of brown sugar

• Cook until warm and caramelized

Tangy Dijon Vinaigrette (Mason Jar Shake)

• Dijon mustard

• Vinegar (your choice, likely apple cider or similar)

• Avocado oil

• Fresh lemon juice

• Salt & pepper

Add everything to a mason jar and shake until fully emulsified.

Assembly

1. Add spinach + spring mix to bowl

2. Layer red onion, avocado, feta, pecans, blackberries, and blueberries

3. Top with warm caramelized peaches

4. Shake dressing again and drizzle over top

5. Light toss or serve layered

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4/15 Edited to

... Read moreOne of the best things about this Peach Berry Crunch Salad is how effortlessly it combines sweet, savory, and tangy flavors to create a vibrant and satisfying dish. I love using a mix of fresh spinach and spring greens as the base because it adds a nice texture and fresh taste. The red onion provides just the right sharpness to balance the sweetness of the berries and caramelized peaches. Caramelizing the peaches is definitely a key step—it enhances their natural sweetness and adds a warm depth to the salad. I usually prefer canned peaches for convenience, but when fresh peaches are in season, they work beautifully if you drain and pat them dry before sautéing. Cooking them with butter and a sprinkle of brown sugar creates a luscious caramel coating that contrasts perfectly with the other ingredients. The tangy Dijon vinaigrette is my personal favorite dressing for fruit-based salads. Using avocado oil in the dressing not only adds a subtle richness but also makes it heart-healthy. Shaking the dressing ingredients in a mason jar emulsifies everything quickly and yields a perfectly blended vinaigrette that clings nicely to the greens and toppings. For extra crunch and flavor, pecans are a fantastic addition—they add a nutty earthiness that complements both the sweet and tangy components. Adding blackberries and blueberries introduces bursts of juicy freshness, and using frozen berries is totally fine as long as you wash and dry them well. I sometimes like to assemble this salad layered in a bowl for a colorful presentation, but a light toss works just as well to combine all the flavors before serving. This salad is ideal for summer lunches or as a side dish for barbecues and outdoor gatherings. Plus, it’s packed with antioxidants and nutrients thanks to the fresh fruits and leafy greens. If you are looking for an easy, healthy, and refreshing salad that brings together diverse flavors and textures, this Peach Berry Crunch Salad with Dijon vinaigrette should definitely be on your recipe list. It’s simple enough for everyday meals yet impressive enough to serve guests.