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grilled peach & arugula salad

grilled peach & arugula salad

👨‍🍳 Chefy Tip: Dress the arugula and peaches separately. Toss the arugula with half the vinegar and a pinch of salt first — it softens. Drizzle the rest over the finished salad for gloss and depth.

Serves
2
Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Difficulty
Easy
Cost
Moderate
Calories
280
Carbs
24g
Protein
7g
Fat
18g

Flavor Profile

🍑 Sweet and caramelized grilled peaches
🌿 Peppery and crisp arugula
🧀 Creamy and tangy goat cheese
🍷 Bright and balanced balsamic vinaigrette

Ingredients

🍑 2 ripe peaches, halved and pitted
🫒 1 tbsp olive oil
🌿 4 cups arugula
🧀 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
🌰 2 tbsp toasted almonds or walnuts
🍷 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
🫒 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
🍯 1 tsp honey
🧂 Salt & black pepper, to taste

Instructions

01

Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.

02

Brush peach halves with olive oil and grill for 2-3 minutes per side until caramelized.

03

In a bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper.

04

In a large serving bowl, toss arugula with the dressing.

05

Slice grilled peaches and place them over the arugula.

06

Sprinkle with crumbled goat cheese and toasted almonds.

07

Serve immediately and enjoy.

🧬 Food Science

Peaches are packed with vitamins A and C, which support skin health and immunity. Grilling enhances their natural sweetness, making them a perfect complement to the peppery arugula and creamy goat cheese in this salad.

Pair It

🥂 Sauvignon Blanc
🍽️ Crusty Whole Grain Baguette