Grilled Peach & Arugula Salad
A refreshing summer salad combining sweet grilled peaches, peppery arugula, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy pecans, finished with a tangy balsamic glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe peaches, halved and pitted
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 cups arugula
- 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 1/3 cup candied or toasted pecans
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat.
- Brush the peach halves with olive oil.
- Grill the peaches cut-side down for 3–4 minutes until grill marks form and the peaches are slightly softened. Remove and let cool slightly.
- Slice the grilled peaches into wedges.
- In a large bowl or on a serving platter, arrange the arugula.
- Top with grilled peach slices, goat cheese, and pecans.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm peaches for best grilling results.
- You can substitute goat cheese with feta or blue cheese if preferred.
- Toasted almonds or walnuts can replace pecans for variation.
- Add grilled chicken for a heartier salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: grilled peach salad, arugula salad, summer salad, vegetarian salad, peach recipes
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