Roasted Peach & Pistachio Salad with Honey Ricotta
A delightful summer salad featuring roasted peaches, pistachios, and honey ricotta, perfect for gatherings and light meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe peaches, halved and pitted
- 1/2 cup pistachios, shelled
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the peaches by slicing in half and removing the pits.
- Drizzle a tablespoon of olive oil onto a baking sheet and place the peach halves cut-side down.
- Roast the peaches for about 20-25 minutes until golden and tender.
- Toast the pistachios in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until fragrant and golden.
- Mix the ricotta cheese and honey in a small bowl until well-blended.
- Assemble the salad by layering mixed greens in a large bowl.
- Finish with peaches, pistachios, and dollops of honey ricotta, then season with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Notes
Use nectarines as a substitute for peaches if desired. For a vegan option, substitute ricotta with Greek yogurt and honey with maple syrup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: salad, summer, peaches, pistachio, healthy, roasted