Summer Salad with Peaches, Pepitas and Mozzarella Cheese

This vibrant and delicious summer salad combines the best flavors of early summer, featuring juicy peaches, creamy avocado, crunchy pepitas and fresh mozzarella cheese. Bursting with freshness and complemented by a splash of extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar, this salad is a perfect choice for warm summer days when you crave a light meal. The salad is not only visually stunning but also offers a healthy dose of essential nutrients and antioxidants. Whether enjoyed as a side dish or a standalone meal, this fresh summer salad is sure to become a go-to favorite.

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Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 4 cups mixed salad greens
• 2 ripe nectarines or peaches pitted and sliced
• 1 ripe avocado sliced
• 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes
• 3 mini cucumbers sliced
• 6-8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese or burrata cheese
• 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
• Flaky sea salt, to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Splash of extra-virgin olive oil
• Splash of good quality balsamic vinegar

Instructions

• In a large salad bowl or serving platter, add the mixed greens. Arrange the nectarine slices, avocado slices, tomatoes, cucumber slices and mozzarella cheese on top of the greens. Sprinkle the pepitas on top. Season with salt and pepper to taste. You can make or use your favorite salad dressing. I added just a splash of extra-virgin olive oil and a good quality balsamic vinegar. Toss the salad and serve.

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