This Fresh Peach Salad is the perfect summer side dish, combining juicy ripe peaches, peppery arugula, creamy goat cheese, crunchy walnuts, and a light honey vinaigrette. Fresh, colorful, and bursting with flavor, it’s ideal for lunch, picnics, or as an elegant side for grilled chicken or fish.

Ingredients

For the Salad

• 3 ripe peaches, sliced
• 4 cups arugula or mixed greens
• ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
• ½ cup crumbled goat cheese or feta cheese
• ⅓ cup walnuts, toasted
• Fresh mint leaves (optional)

For the Honey Vinaigrette

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• Salt and black pepper to taste

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Instructions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
2. Arrange the arugula or mixed greens in a large serving bowl.
3. Add sliced peaches, red onion, walnuts, and crumbled goat cheese.
4. Drizzle with the honey vinaigrette.
5. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve immediately.

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Recipe Details

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 0 minutes
• Total Time: 10 minutes
• Servings: 4