Description
A fresh and vibrant Grilled Peach Salad featuring juicy peaches, peppery arugula, toasted walnuts, and a tangy honey-Dijon vinaigrette. This salad balances sweet, smoky, and savory flavors, perfect for a light lunch or a side dish during warm weather.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad
- 2 peaches
- 1/3 cup walnuts
- 200 grams arugula
Dressing
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt, to taste
- Ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the cooking device: If using an oven, preheat it to 400°F (220°C). If using a grill, preheat it to medium heat, approximately 400°F (220°C).
- Make the vinaigrette: In a bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and 1 tablespoon honey until well combined. Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste, then set aside.
- Prepare the peaches: Remove the pits from the 2 peaches and slice them thinly to ensure even grilling or roasting.
- Cook the peaches and walnuts: For oven method, arrange peach slices and 1/3 cup walnuts on a baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes, adding 5 more minutes if needed until peaches are tender and walnuts are toasted. For grilling, brush peach slices with olive oil and place cut side down on the grill; cook for 4-5 minutes, flip, and cook another 4-5 minutes until peaches have grill marks and soften slightly.
- Assemble the salad: Place 200 grams of arugula in a bowl or on a plate, top with the grilled or roasted peaches, drizzle with the prepared vinaigrette, and garnish with the toasted walnuts, optionally crumbled for easier eating.
Notes
- Using ripe but firm peaches ensures they hold up well during grilling or roasting.
- For extra flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of goat cheese or feta.
- You can substitute walnuts with pecans or almonds if preferred.
- If grilling, brush the grill grates with oil to prevent sticking.
- Adjust the amount of honey in dressing based on peach sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes (oven) or 10 minutes (grill)
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: grilled peach salad, summer salad, arugula salad, walnut salad, honey Dijon dressing, healthy salad, grilled fruit salad
