Blueberry Peach Feta Salad: Summer in a Bowl!

Hey, friends! 🌞 You ever just wanna dive into summer on a plate? Like, seriously, who needs a vacation when you can whip up this Blueberry Peach Feta Salad? It’s so fresh, it practically screams sunshine!

Okay, so you’re at the grocery store, and you’re looking for stuff to throw this salad together. Here’s the lowdown:

– Fresh blueberries — grab a pint. You don’t want those sad, mushy ones.
– Peaches — two juicy, ripe ones, please! (Just don’t pick the hard ones, trust me, it ruins the whole vibe.)
– Persian cucumbers — you know, the cute little ones? They’re the best!
– Feta cheese — a good half cup. Crumbled, obviously.
– Fresh lemon juice — I’m talkin’ real lemon, not from a bottle!
– Dijon mustard — just a tablespoon. It’s like the secret handshake of dressings.
– Honey — a tablespoon of sweetness to balance the tang.
– Olive oil — same as above, just a tablespoon.
– Basil — finely chopped. Seriously, fresh basil is like a party for your taste buds!
– Salt and pepper — to taste, but don’t go too crazy.

So here’s why I make this constantly: It all started one summer when I had a ridiculous surplus of peaches (like, seriously, what was I thinking buying a whole box?). I was texting my cousin, “HELP, what do I do with all these peaches??” And she sent me this recipe. I made it, and it was like angels sang. 🥳 The blueberries and peaches dance together, and then you get that creamy feta—oh man, it’s a whole vibe. I mean, it’s basically a summer party in a bowl, and who doesn’t want that?!

Alright, let’s talk about *the* trick that changes everything: The dressing! It’s super simple — whisking together the dijon, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper first makes your life so much easier. You get that flavor all in one go, and then you gently whisk in the olive oil. If you dump the oil in first, it just gets weird and chunky. I learned this the hard way, so just… don’t make my mistakes! 😂

Don’t Mess This Up (My Top Tips):
1. Don’t overmix the salad once the dressing is in. You want that feta to stay pretty and not turn into mush.
2. Also, taste as you go! Seriously, if it needs a little more salt or honey, just add it. You’re the chef here!
3. Use ripe peaches! If they’re hard, they won’t be sweet, and that defeats the purpose.

Now, about storage — if there’s any left (which honestly I doubt), put it in an airtight container in the fridge. But try to eat it the same day, okay? It’s best fresh! The flavors just pop and the textures are so good — it’s a summer salad, after all!

If you liked this, you’ll probably love my Watermelon Mint Salad or the Caprese Skewers. Both are super refreshing and scream “I’m living my best summer life!” 🍉🍅

So, what do you think? Have you ever tried mixing sweet and savory in salads? What’s your favorite summer dish? Can’t wait to hear!