Peach avocado summer salad

This fresh and simple Peach and Avocado Summer Salad is the perfect side dish for hot days. Creamy avocado, juicy peach, and crisp greens come together with a simple red wine vinaigrette and a sprinkle of hemp seeds for extra texture. Ready in just 10 minutes, this salad is a must for summer meals.
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A white bowl brimming with fresh spinach leaves, sliced red and yellow tomatoes, and sprinkled with seeds, likely hemp hearts. A wooden fork peeks into the scene, while a blurred glass jar of vinaigrette sits in the background on a light surface—a refreshing nod to summer peach salad vibes.




About this salad

This peach and avocado summer salad is everything you want on a warm day — fresh, juicy, and flavorful. The creamy avocado pairs beautifully with the sweet and slightly tart peaches. Toss them together with your favorite greens and a super simple homemade vinaigrette, and you’ll have a salad that feels fancy but is incredibly easy to make. Perfect for BBQs, casual lunches, or as a light dinner.

Why will you love this recipe?

  • The vinaigrette is versatile — you’ll want to drizzle it on all your salads.
  • It’s ready in 10 minutes — seriously!
  • It’s the perfect balance of creamy, sweet, and tangy.
  • You can customize it with your favorite greens and toppings; think croutons, nuts, or seeds.
  • It pairs beautifully with grilled veggies, pasta, or anything off the grill.
A bowl of fresh spinach rests on a black surface, accompanied by halved yellow peaches and an avocado with the pit exposed. Nearby, a small black bowl of seeds completes this delightful peach and avocado salad arrangement, perfect for a refreshing summer meal.

ingredient notes

  • Avocados: Look for ripe but firm avocados.
  • Peaches: Again, go for ripe but firm peaches to avoid them getting mushy.
  • Greens: Spinach, mixed greens, baby kale, or arugula — use what you have.
  • Vinaigrette
  • Crunchy topping, hemp seeds, sunflower seeds, chopped almonds, or croutons are also delicious.
A glass jar filled with a layered vinaigrette, blending golden oil and darker vinegar, sits on a countertop like a companion to the perfect summer peach salad. A spoon stands in the jar. Beside it, there's a halved avocado and a bowl of seeds on a black cutting board. A knife lies nearby in the softly blurred background.

How to Make Peach and Avocado Summer Salad

  • Make the vinaigrette
  • Assemble the salad
  • Finish with crunch
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Home cook to home cook tips

  • Double the vinaigrette: Trust me, you’ll want extra. It goes well with almost any salad.
  • Make ahead: Only make the vinaigrette ahead of time. Store it in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • Last-minute slicing: Cut the peaches and avocado just before serving so they stay fresh and pretty.
  • BBQ bestie: This salad is the perfect side dish for any barbecue or summer get-together.
  • Swap the fruit: Use nectarines or plums instead of peaches.
  • Add Cheese: Add vegan feta or fresh mozzarella for extra creaminess.
  • Herbs: Sprinkle fresh herbs like mint or basil for a flavor boost.

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A white bowl brimming with fresh spinach leaves, sliced red and yellow tomatoes, and sprinkled with seeds, likely hemp hearts. A wooden fork peeks into the scene, while a blurred glass jar of vinaigrette sits in the background on a light surface—a refreshing nod to summer peach salad vibes.

Peach and Avocado Summer Salad

Alejandra Graf
This fresh and simple Peach and Avocado Summer Salad is the perfect side dish for hot days. Creamy avocado, juicy peach, and crisp greens come together with a simple red wine vinaigrette and a sprinkle of hemp seeds for extra texture. Ready in just 10 minutes, this salad is a must for summer meals.
4.43 de 7 votos
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course salads
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people
Calories 234 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Salad bowl

Ingredients
 
 

  • 4 large handfuls of mixed greens
  • 1 large peach sliced and pitted
  • 1 ripe avocado sliced
  • 4 tablespoons hemp seeds

For the vinaigrette

  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • A pinch of sea salt

Instructions
 

  • Make the vinaigrette: In a jar, combine the shallots, red wine vinegar, olive oil, maple syrup, and sea salt. Close the jar and shake well until fully emulsified. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  • Assemble the salad: Place the greens in a large salad bowl. Top with sliced peaches and avocado. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and finish with hemp seeds.
  • Serve immediately for the freshest texture and flavor.

Notes

  • You can use nectarines, plums, or even mango if peaches are not in season.
  • Swap hemp seeds for sunflower seeds, chopped almonds, or even croutons.
  • Make the vinaigrette ahead and store it in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • Slice the peach and avocado just before serving to keep them looking fresh.

Nutrition

Calories: 234kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 5gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 4mgPotassium: 221mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 182IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 2mg
Keyword avocado, greens, peaches

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