Description
A delicious summer salad featuring caramelized grilled peaches, peppery arugula, creamy feta cheese, and a honey balsamic dressing that perfectly balances sweet and savory flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large ripe peaches
- 4 oz feta cheese
- 4 cups fresh arugula
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the Grill: Preheat grill to medium heat (about 350°F). Clean grates thoroughly and lightly oil to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Peaches: Halve peaches and remove pits. Pat dry with paper towels to ensure good grill contact.
- Grill Peaches: Place cut-side down on grill for 4-5 minutes until tender with visible grill marks. Don’t move them too early.
- Make Dressing: In large bowl, whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Assemble Salad: Toss arugula with dressing until evenly coated. Gently fold in grilled peaches and crumbled feta.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle honey over assembled salad just before serving for optimal freshness.
Notes
- Choose peaches that are ripe but still firm to prevent them from falling apart on the grill grates.
- Let grilled peaches cool slightly before adding to salad to prevent wilting the delicate arugula leaves.
- Use quality feta packed in brine rather than pre-crumbled varieties for better texture and flavor.
- Can be prepared 2 days ahead – store dressing and wash greens separately, then assemble just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 185 calories
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 17mg
Keywords: grilled peach salad, summer salad, grilled fruit, arugula salad, feta cheese, balsamic dressing, healthy recipe