Description
This Grilled Chicken, Peach, and Arugula Salad is a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors, perfect for a summer meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 tablespoons olive oil
- divided
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chopped shallot
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- and more to taste
- 4 peaches
- halved and pitted
- 4 skinless
- boneless chicken breasts
- 8 cups baby arugula
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, shallot, Dijon mustard, and salt to create the dressing.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Brush the chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with salt.
- Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side or until cooked through.
- While the chicken cooks, brush the peach halves with the remaining olive oil and grill for about 2-3 minutes on each side until charred.
- Once cooked, let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- In a large serving bowl, combine the arugula, sliced grilled chicken, and grilled peaches.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in the dressing for a few hours before grilling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad, Main Course
- Method: grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 430 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 39 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: Grilled Chicken, Peach Salad, Arugula Salad, Summer Salad