Description
This Grilled Chicken, Peach, and Arugula Salad is a delightful combination of savory and sweet flavors, perfect for a light dinner or a refreshing lunch.
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 small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, chopped shallot, Dijon mustard, and salt to create the dressing.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Brush the chicken breasts with the remaining olive oil and season with salt.
- Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked. While the chicken is grilling, place the peach halves cut-side down on the grill for about 3-4 minutes until they have nice grill marks.
- Remove the chicken and peaches from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes. Slice the chicken and peaches.
- In a large bowl, toss the arugula with the dressing. Top with sliced chicken and peaches, and serve immediately.
Notes
Feel free to add nuts or cheese for extra flavor and texture. Adjust the amount of salt based on your preference.
- 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, Arugula Salad, summer salad, healthy salad, grilled chicken recipe