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Home Side Salads

Peach Salad II with Poppyseed Dressing

By:Nagi
Published:10 Feb '21Updated:18 Dec '22
9 Comments
Recipe v Dozer v

This is the Peach Salad I make most often that makes an appearance all through summer! Sweet, juicy peaches go so well with peppery rocket, salty creamy pops of feta, a sprinkling of walnuts and the nutty orange Poppyseed Dressing is just the perfect finishing touch.

Peach Salad with Poppyseed Dressing in a bowl, ready to be served

After a (very!) extended water break, the inaugural Holiday Salad Marathon has resumed! Today – making the most of juicy summer peaches (again):

#19: Peach Salad II with Poppyseed Dressing

Peach Salad I is my luxe peach salad which involves Prosciutto and fresh mozzarella. It’s a stunner, but it’s practically a centrepiece in itself. In fact, I’ve done single serving size portions as appetisers – it’s wonderful!

This Peach Salad II is my staple Peach Salad that makes an appearance all through summer alongside “everything”. The combination just works really well together – peppery fresh rocket with juicy sweet peaches, creamy salty pops of Danish feta (or Persian marinated feta, if you’re feeling generous) drizzled with a nutty orange infused Poppyseed Dressing.

Fresh and simple but also a little bit spesh!

  • Large platter of Peach Salad
    Peach Salad I – luxe show stopper!
  • Bowl piled high with Peach Salad with Poppyseed Dressing
    Peach Salad II – my everyday staple

What goes in Peach Salad II

Here’s what you need for Peach Salad II:

Peach Salad ingredients

I tend to be a little heavy handed on the peaches vs the greens. I just can’t help it – they’re here for such a short time, I can’t resist making the most of them!

  • Ripe peaches – if they aren’t ripe, it defeats the purpose. Don’t make this salad! And no, canned peaches are just not the same. OK for desserts. Not for salad. Sorry folks!

  • Rocket/arugula – the peppery leaves and the perky shape makes it an ideal leafy green base for the juicy slices of peaches. With softer leafy greens like baby spinach, the peach slices just weigh them down / sink to the base of the bowl;

  • Walnuts – for a touch of nutty warm crunch. You know I love my textures in salads!

  • Feta – creamy pops of salty goodness, works so well with juicy sweet peaches.


Orange Poppyseed Dressing

And here’s what you need for the Poppyseed Dressing:

Ingredients in Orange Poppyseed Dressing

The poppyseed brings a touch of lovely nuttiness to the flavour as well as looking quite striking when you see it drizzled across the bright orange peach slices!

Poppyseeds
Close up of Peach Salad with Poppyseed Dressing

What to serve with Peach Salad II

Think – all things summer! Anything you throw on the BBQ, bright summery mains or as part of a salad spread, something I’ve been doing more of in recent years for casual lunch gatherings.

Here are some suggestions:

BBQ Mains

Fire up the grill!

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Salad Spread

For 4 – 6 people, I usually do 3 salads, choosing a variety of colours, textures and flavours. I usually opt for one with a starch in it, then I also add a side of bread, wraps or something along those lines.

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Peach season is so short. Let’s make the most of the time we have left! – Nagi x

What is the Holiday Salad Marathon?

This was my inaugural Christmas recipe countdown where I had planned to share 30 salad recipes in a row until Christmas Eve – something completely different to people’s usual baking countdowns!

Life, however, got in the way and I never crossed the finish line before Christmas. After an extended water break, I’ve finally resumed!!!

These salads are in addition to my regular 3 new recipes a week. Because aren’t you bored of the usual tomato-cucumber-lettuce garden salad routine??

Click here to see all the Holiday Salad Marathon recipes to date!

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Peach Salad with Poppyseed Dressing in a bowl, ready to be served

Peach Salad II with Orange Poppyseed Dressing

Author: Nagi
Prep: 15 minutes mins
Side Salad
Western
4.80 from 5 votes
Servings6 – 6 people
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This is my go-to Peach Salad, the one that makes an appearance alongside everything all summer long! The combination of flavours in this just works so well together – juicy sweet peaches, peppery rocket, creamy salty pops of feta, soft crunch of walnuts and a nutty poppyseed dressing with a hint of orange flavour.
(PS In case you are wondering, Peach Salad I is my luxe version involving fresh mozzarella and prosciutto. It's practically a centrepiece in itself!)

Ingredients

Salad:

  • 120g/ 4oz baby rocket/arugula
  • 2 yellow peaches , ripe and juicy, halved then cut into thin slices (nectarines also work)
  • 1/3 cup walnuts , lightly toasted then broken or chopped into pieces (Note 1)
  • 70g / 2oz creamy Danish feta (or Persian marinated feta or goats cheese)

Dressing:

  • 2 tbsp apple cider or white wine vinegar
  • 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (or a nut oil)
  • 1 tsp orange zest , finely grated (optional)
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp poppy seeds
  • 1/4 tsp sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

  • Dressing: Shake ingredients in a jar.
  • Place rocket in a bowl. Drizzle with just a little bit of dressing, then toss to coat.
  • Transfer 1/3 of the salad to serving bowl, scatter over 1/3 peaches, walnuts and feta, drizzle with dressing. Repeat twice more. Serve!

Recipe Notes:

1. Other nut options: pecans would also be lovely. For a nut free option, pepitas or sunflower seeds.
2. Nutrition per serving, assuming 6 servings.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 232cal (12%)Carbohydrates: 8g (3%)Protein: 4g (8%)Fat: 22g (34%)Saturated Fat: 4g (25%)Cholesterol: 10mg (3%)Sodium: 252mg (11%)Potassium: 218mg (6%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 5g (6%)Vitamin A: 665IU (13%)Vitamin C: 7mg (8%)Calcium: 121mg (12%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
Keywords: orange poppyseed dressing, peach salad, Summer Salad
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9 Comments

  1. Nicky says

    August 26, 2023 at 6:43 am

    5 stars
    This was fantastic. Everything worked so well together. Next time I’ll cut the peaches into bite-size pieces.

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  2. Kate J says

    February 13, 2021 at 4:29 pm

    5 stars
    Dang, what a winner! Thanks Nagi, this is a new fave salad. Served it on Thursday night with lamb chops, having again tonight with steak, fresh picked corn on the cob and onions all on the barby. Yum! Kate xx

    Reply
  3. Lesley Wee says

    February 13, 2021 at 4:58 am

    Peach salad makes me dream of hot summer days 🍑 because its quite cold here today.
    Really creative ideas for salads. I love salads. Domo Nagi.
    What is it with dogs and goose poop? My sons dog goes crazy rolling around in it.

    Reply
  4. Kay Radjoo says

    February 11, 2021 at 10:25 am

    4 stars
    I make a similar salad with pears instead of peaches, blue cheese instead of feta, and replace orange zest, sugar and poppy seeds with lemon zest and maple syrup. This recipe sounds equally yum, can’t wait to try it

    Reply
  5. Gillian says

    February 11, 2021 at 3:19 am

    5 stars
    Loved both the bear aisle and peach salad..yup Dozer reminds me of Luca..rolling around in poop..Will have to wait for warm weather it’s-6celcius now and no sign of peaches..but making the bearnaise is a possibility 😀

    Reply
  6. Anne Borg says

    February 10, 2021 at 6:54 pm

    Thankyou for your beautiful recipes
    And Dozer is a delight🌹

    Reply
  7. Del Davies says

    February 10, 2021 at 5:16 pm

    Your peach salads sound too delicious fr words.
    Definitely on my list now that peaches are in season here in South Africa. Best wishes and keep them coming Nagi.

    Reply
  8. Eha Carr says

    February 10, 2021 at 5:00 pm

    5 stars
    Lordie – are there still any peaches in our shops ? Because I surely would liker to try this and not have to wait a whole year ! And living in the country with no fresh oysters or prawns always in hand for first courses . . . this could titillate many a palate ! Thanks ! And don’t be mad at Dozer bringing freshly manured garden smells inside . . . he was just a happy boy . . .

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  9. Alex says

    February 10, 2021 at 4:43 pm

    Dear Lord!
    I’m getting so hungry with these recent recipes of yours!
    I’m so happy that the Holiday Salad Marathon has resumed, Nagi! Thank you! Both peach salads look so delicious and I just happen to have Rocket and walnuts on hand as I am making your Honey-Cinnamon Pumpkin Lentil Salad tomorrow!
    Sadly, I’ll have to wait for peaches to arrive in season in Canada, but occasionally we get nectarines shipped in in that actually taste pretty good! Maybe I’ll experiment with those!
    I hope our wee Dozer will not be banished for long…we love him so much! He looks like he was having such fun! A doggie’s got to do what a doggie does! LOL!

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