Peach Salad with Balsamic Dressing
Brighten up your table with this vibrant Peach Salad with Balsamic Dressing—a perfect blend of flavors and textures that celebrates summer's bounty! Juicy, ripe peaches pair beautifully with peppery baby arugula, creamy crumbled goat cheese, and the crunch of toasted slivered almonds. Drizzled with a luscious balsamic vinaigrette, made with honey and Dijon mustard for a touch of tangy-sweet perfection, this salad comes together in just 15 minutes. Perfect as a refreshing side dish or a light, elegant main course, this peach salad highlights wholesome ingredients and is as beautiful to look at as it is delicious to eat. Great for picnics, dinner parties, or an easy weeknight treat, this recipe is a must-try for fans of fresh, seasonal salads!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 whole ripe peaches
- 6 cups baby arugula
- 1 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 0.5 cup toasted slivered almonds
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash the peaches thoroughly and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Cut the peaches into thin slices, discarding the pits.
In a large salad bowl, combine the baby arugula, sliced peaches, crumbled goat cheese, and toasted slivered almonds.
In a small mixing bowl, prepare the balsamic dressing. Whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
Pour the balsamic dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine, ensuring all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Serve the salad immediately as a fresh side dish or light main course. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1686 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 127.0 g | 163% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.3 g | 211% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 137 mg | 46% | |
| Sodium | 1868 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 88.2 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.9 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 66.2 g | ||
| Protein | 64.8 g | 130% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 803 mg | 62% | |
| Iron | 8.2 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 2273 mg | 48% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
