Peachy Green Salad with Toasted Pine Nuts & Red Wine Vinaigrette
This salad is everything I crave in the summer—light, juicy, slightly sweet, with a toasty crunch and a zingy vinaigrette that ties it all together. It’s one of those dishes that looks like you fussed, but it only takes 10 minutes to throw together. And let’s be honest… when it’s hot outside, that’s exactly the kind of recipe we need.
Between the ripe summer fruit and my homemade Red Wine Vinaigrette (which I seriously always keep on hand), this salad is fresh, flavorful, and perfect as a main or a side. I served it last week and everyone asked for seconds and the recipe.
Peachy Greens Salad with Toasted Pine Nuts And Red Wine Vinaigrette
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Equipment
- large salad bowl
Ingredients
- 5 oz organic spring mix salad
- 1 peach thinly sliced
- 2 apricots thinly sliced
- 1 cup strawberries quartered
- ¼ cup toasted pine nuts
- ¼ cup Christine’s red wine vinaigrette Click for recipe!
Instructions
- Fill a pretty bowl with salad greens.5 oz organic spring mix salad
- Layer with peaches, apricots, berries, and toasted pine nuts.1 peach, 2 apricots, 1 cup strawberries, ¼ cup toasted pine nuts
- Toss with Christine’s red wine vinaigrette.¼ cup Christine’s red wine vinaigrette
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Kitchen Tools You’ll Want
- Salad spinner – Dry greens are happy greens (and no one likes a soggy salad).
- Paring knife or mandoline – For paper-thin slices of peaches and apricots.
- Small skillet – For toasting the pine nuts to golden perfection.
- Blender or food processor – For whipping up the vinaigrette.
Cooking Tips
- Use ripe but firm fruit so you get beautiful slices that hold their shape.
- Toast your pine nuts over medium-low heat for just 2–3 minutes until fragrant. Don’t walk away—they can burn fast!
- Make the vinaigrette ahead of time and store it in the fridge—it lasts up to a week and tastes even better after a day or two.
Nutrition
Health Benefits That Matter
This isn’t just a pretty salad—it’s packed with nutrients that are especially helpful for us as we age:
- Peaches, apricots, and strawberries are full of vitamin C and antioxidants, which support collagen production and radiant skin. They also help fight oxidative stress that naturally increases as we get older.
- Pine nuts are rich in heart-healthy fats, magnesium, and vitamin E, which supports brain function and may help reduce inflammation.
- Organic spring mix is full of folate, fiber, and iron—all essential for energy, digestion, and hormone support.
- Red Wine Vinaigrette made with avocado oil gives a boost of healthy monounsaturated fats, which help support skin elasticity and cardiovascular health.
Together, this is a salad that truly nourishes while it delights—just how I like it.
Final Thoughts
This Peachy Green Salad with Toasted Pine Nuts is the kind of dish that makes you feel like you’re sitting at a café in the south of France—even if you’re just in your backyard. It’s elegant but effortless, and every bite feels like a little gift to your body and your taste buds.
Give it a try and let me know what you pair it with—I love hearing how you all make these recipes your own. And if you haven’t made the Red Wine Vinaigrette yet… what are you waiting for?