Grilled Peach and Arugula Salad with Blue Cheese
Grilled Peach and Arugula Salad with Blue Cheese is a vibrant dish that marries the sweetness of grilled peaches with the peppery bite of fresh arugula. This salad is perfect for summer gatherings or as a light meal any night of the week. The juicy, charred peaches are complemented by creamy blue cheese and crunchy walnuts, all drizzled with a zesty homemade balsamic vinaigrette. Each bite delivers a delightful explosion of flavors, making it an irresistible addition to your dining table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe sweet peaches (pitted and halved)
- 5 ounces baby arugula
- ½ cup walnuts (roughly chopped)
- ¼ red onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 ounces blue cheese (crumbled)
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Kosher salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to high heat.
- In a bowl or mason jar, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Brush peach halves lightly with neutral oil and grill for 3 to 5 minutes on each side until charred. Remove and slice into wedges.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine arugula, grilled peaches, walnuts, red onion, and crumbled blue cheese. Toss gently.
- Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg