Description
This Easy Peach Arugula Salad is a fresh, vibrant dish that combines sweet, juicy peaches with peppery arugula, creamy cheese, and crunchy pecans. It’s the perfect balance of flavors—light yet satisfying—making it ideal for summer lunches, quick dinners, or a beautiful side dish for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups fresh arugula
- 3 ripe peaches, sliced
- 1/3 cup crumbled goat cheese or feta cheese
- 1/4 cup toasted pecans (or walnuts)
- 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
- Fresh basil leaves (optional)
Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry the arugula, then place it in a large salad bowl.
- Slice the peaches into wedges and add them to the bowl.
- Add the sliced red onion, toasted pecans, and crumbled cheese.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, honey, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving.
- Gently toss everything together until evenly coated.
- Garnish with fresh basil if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
Use ripe but firm peaches for the best texture.
Toast the pecans lightly to enhance their flavor.
Add grilled chicken or shrimp to turn this into a full meal.
If making ahead, keep the dressing separate until serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook / Tossed
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg