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Fresh Grilled Peach Arugula Salad Recipe Easy Homemade with Goat Cheese and Pecans

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A quick and easy summer salad featuring smoky grilled peaches, peppery arugula, creamy goat cheese, and toasted pecans, perfect as a light meal or side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 ripe peaches, halved and pitted
  • 5 cups fresh arugula leaves, washed and dried
  • 4 ounces crumbled goat cheese
  • ½ cup pecan halves, toasted
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon aged balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium-high (about 400°F / 200°C), about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Rinse and dry the peaches, cut in half and remove pits. Brush cut sides lightly with olive oil.
  3. Place peaches cut-side down on the grill. Grill for 3-4 minutes until char marks appear and peaches soften slightly. Flip and grill 2 more minutes on skin side to warm through.
  4. While peaches grill, toast pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring often until fragrant and slightly golden. Remove and cool.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until combined. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  6. In a large bowl, toss arugula with half the dressing to lightly coat leaves.
  7. Arrange grilled peaches on top of arugula, sprinkle with toasted pecans and crumbled goat cheese.
  8. Drizzle remaining dressing over salad, add extra cracked pepper if desired, and serve immediately.

Notes

Use firm but ripe peaches for best grilling results. Toast pecans slowly over medium heat to avoid burning. Dress arugula just before serving to keep it crisp. Rest grilled peaches on a wire rack to drain excess juice and prevent sogginess. For dairy-free, substitute goat cheese with firm tofu or nut-based cheese. If no grill is available, use a hot cast-iron skillet to caramelize peaches.

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