Grilled Peach and Goat Cheese Salad
Grilled Peach and Goat Cheese Salad is a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors, perfect for summer dining. This salad features juicy, caramelized peach wedges, creamy crumbled goat cheese, and peppery arugula leaves, all brought together with the crunch of toasted almonds.
Ingredients
For the salad:
- 4 ripe peaches halved and pitted
- 150 g arugula (rocket) leaves
- 100 g goat cheese crumbled
- A handful of almonds toasted and chopped
For the dressing:
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- Balsamic glaze optional
Instructions
- Prep the Grill and Peaches: Heat your grill to medium-high. Brush the peach halves with a bit of olive oil.
- Grill the Peaches: Place peaches on the grill, cut side down, and grill for 4-5 minutes. Turn over and grill for another 2-3 minutes. Remove and let cool, then slice into wedges.
- Toast the Almonds: (If not already done) Toast the almonds in a dry pan until golden, then chop them.
- Make the Dressing: Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Assemble the Salad: Toss arugula with most of the dressing and place on a serving dish. Add grilled peach slices and crumbled goat cheese on top.
- Add Final Touches: Sprinkle toasted almonds over the salad. Drizzle with remaining dressing and a bit of balsamic glaze.
- Dobar tek! Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious salad.