Description
Delectable Peach Arugula Salad brings Mediterranean flavors dancing across crisp greens with zesty charm. Refreshing summer ingredients blend seamlessly, inviting you to savor each vibrant bite of this simple yet elegant dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Base:
- 6 cups fresh arugula
- 4 peaches, pitted and sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn (optional)
Cheese and Nuts:
- 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese or feta cheese
- 1/4 cup toasted pecans or walnuts
Instructions
- Arrange crisp arugula leaves as a vibrant green base in a spacious mixing vessel.
- Layer succulent peach slices across the leafy landscape, creating a sunlit palette of flavors.
- Crumble tangy goat cheese over the fruit, allowing delicate white clusters to nestle between the greens.
- Sprinkle toasted pecans for a rich, nutty crunch that contrasts the salad’s soft textures.
- Scatter thin rings of sharp red onion to introduce a subtle, zinging undertone.
- Delicately tear fresh basil leaves, dispersing their aromatic essence throughout the composition.
- Craft a harmonious vinaigrette by vigorously whisking olive oil, balsamic vinegar, golden honey, and robust Dijon mustard in a compact mixing bowl.
- Season the dressing with precise pinches of salt and freshly ground pepper to elevate its complexity.
- Tenderly drizzle the liquid symphony over the prepared salad, ensuring each ingredient receives a gentle coating.
- Softly toss the elements, allowing the flavors to mingle and dance without bruising the delicate components.
- Present the salad immediately to capture its peak freshness and vibrant character.
Notes
- Choose ripe, juicy peaches for the best flavor and sweetness in your salad.
- Toast pecans quickly in a dry skillet to enhance their nutty aroma and add a delightful crunch.
- Slice red onions paper-thin to prevent overpowering the delicate peach and arugula flavors.
- Customize the salad by substituting goat cheese with feta or blue cheese for different taste profiles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 144 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg