Grilled Peach and Arugula Salad with Blue Cheese
Grilled Peach and Arugula Salad with Blue Cheese is a delightful culinary creation that harmoniously blends sweet and savory flavors, making it a perfect addition to any meal. The juicy, caramelized peaches bring a warm sweetness that contrasts beautifully with the peppery arugula and creamy blue cheese. This visually stunning salad is versatile enough for casual weeknight dinners, elegant gatherings, or outdoor picnics. Tossed in a homemade balsamic vinaigrette, each bite offers a refreshing burst of flavor, making it an ideal summer dish. Enjoy this nutritious salad as a main course or as an impressive side that will have your guests raving!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe peaches (pitted and halved)
- 5 ounces baby arugula
- 1/2 cup walnuts (roughly chopped)
- 1/4 red onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 ounces blue cheese (crumbled)
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 medium clove garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- Kosher salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to high heat.
- In a bowl or mason jar, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, honey, Dijon mustard, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Brush peach halves with oil and grill for 3-5 minutes per side until charred. Slice into wedges.
- In a large bowl, combine arugula, grilled peaches, walnuts, red onion, and blue cheese.
- Drizzle with dressing just before serving and toss gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (approximately 230g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg