Description
Easy Peach Arugula Salad Recipe made with juicy peaches, peppery arugula, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy toasted nuts tossed in a sweet balsamic dressing. This fresh summer salad is quick, colorful, and perfect for light lunches, side dishes, or entertaining.
Ingredients
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For the Salad
- 4 ripe peaches, pitted and sliced
- 6 cups fresh arugula
- 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese or feta cheese
- 1/4 cup toasted pecans or walnuts
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn (optional)
For the Dressing
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth and combined.
- In a large salad bowl, add arugula, sliced peaches, goat cheese or feta, toasted pecans or walnuts, red onion, and basil if using.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients. Toss gently until evenly coated.
- Transfer to a serving platter or individual bowls and serve immediately.
Notes
Use ripe but firm peaches for the best texture.
Grill the peaches for 1–2 minutes per side for a smoky flavor twist.
Toast nuts in a dry skillet for extra crunch and flavor.
Blue cheese or mozzarella can replace goat cheese or feta.
For a lighter dressing flavor, substitute balsamic vinegar with apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: Tossed Salad
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 254 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 13 mg