White Peach Raspberry Almond Salad Recipe
A refreshing and vibrant White Peach Raspberry Almond Salad featuring baby greens, juicy white peaches, tart raspberries, creamy feta cheese, and sweet candied almonds, all tossed in a simple homemade sweet vinaigrette.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Salad
- 6–10 cups Baby Spring Mix or Romaine Hearts (chopped)
- 2 White Peaches or Nectarines (sliced)
- 6 ounces Raspberries
- 1 cup Feta Cheese or White Cheddar Cheese
- 3/4 cup Sliced Almonds
Dressing
- 3/4 cup Olive Oil
- 2 Tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
- 3–4 Tablespoons Sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 3 Tablespoons Sugar (for candied almonds)
Instructions
- Assemble the Greens: Place your choice of baby spring mix or chopped romaine hearts on a large platter or in a salad bowl. This forms the fresh base for your salad, ensuring a crisp and flavorful foundation.
- Add the Fruit and Cheese: Top the greens with the fresh sliced white peaches or nectarines, followed by the raspberries, and then sprinkle the feta or white cheddar cheese evenly over the top, creating a colorful and textured salad.
- Candy the Almonds: In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the sliced almonds with 3 tablespoons of sugar. Stir frequently to evenly coat the almonds with the melting sugar and prevent burning. Once the sugar has fully melted and the almonds are caramelized and glossy, remove the pan from heat. Immediately spread the candied almonds onto wax or parchment paper to cool and harden.
- Finish the Salad: Once the candied almonds have cooled, sprinkle them generously over the salad for a sweet and crunchy topping.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl or shaker bottle, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, 3-4 tablespoons sugar, and salt until fully combined. Chill the dressing in the refrigerator until ready to serve, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Serve: Drizzle the chilled dressing over the salad just before serving or present it on the side for guests to add as desired.
Notes
- Use ripe white peaches for the best sweetness and flavor; nectarines are a good alternative.
- Adjust sugar in the dressing to taste, depending on your preference for sweetness.
- If you prefer, substitute feta cheese with white cheddar for a milder flavor.
- The candied almonds can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container.
- To keep raspberries intact and fresh, add them just before serving.
Keywords: White Peach Salad, Raspberry Salad, Almond Salad, Summer Salad, Fresh Fruit Salad, Candied Almonds Salad, Vegetarian Salad
