Peach Arugula Salad Recipes

PEACH & ARUGULA SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare the dressing as described here, but put the mint and basil aside. Stir in the minced shallot.
• Add the peaches, arugula, feta and pistachios. Just before serving, add the herbs and toss to combine.

PEACH AND ARUGULA SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together vinegar, juice, and salt, then add extra-virgin oil in a stream, whisking until emulsified.
• Cut an X in bottom of each peach and immerse in boiling water 15 seconds, then transfer to a bowl of ice water. Peel peaches and cut each into 6 wedges, then unroll pancetta slices and wrap one slice around each wedge, overlapping ends of pancetta. Heat remaining oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then cook peaches in 2 batches, turning over occasionally with tongs, until pancetta is browned on all sides and cooked through, about 5 minutes per batch. Transfer to a plate and keep warm, covered loosely with foil.
• Divide arugula and warm pancetta-wrapped peaches among 8 salad plates. Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with ricotta salata and pepper. Serve immediately.

PEACH ARUGULA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl or serving dish, combine arugula, peaches, feta, and pecans.
• Make the balsamic vinaigrette by stirring to combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper, in a small bowl.
• Pour the dressing on top of the salad and toss to combine. Serve immediately.

PEACH ARUGULA SALAD

Steps:

• Place the arugula in a large bowl, top with peaches, yellow pepper and walnuts. In a small bowl whisk the olive oil with the balsamic, lemon juice, salt and pepper and drizzle over the salad.

PEACH AND ARUGULA SALAD WITH CRISPY PANCETTA AND GORGONZOLA

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a medium saute pan over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook until golden brown and crispy. Remove the pancetta with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate, and reserve the oil.
• Vinaigrette: Whisk together the lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, and honey in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper.
• Toss the peaches with some of the vinaigrette add the arugula and toss to combine. Transfer the greens to a platter, top with the peach halves and sprinkle the top with the gorgonzola and crispy pancetta. Serve with toast schmeared with fig preserves and gorgonzola.

FRESH PEACH SALAD

Steps:

• Add the oil, vinegar, honey and mustard to a jar with a lid. Add the shallot and season with salt and pepper. Close the jar and shake until combined. (See Cook's Note.)
• Layer the peaches, pecans, Gouda and arugula in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the top, then toss until everything is coated. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve immediately.

ARUGULA SALAD WITH PEACHES, GOAT CHEESE AND BASIL

Steps:

• In a small sauté pan, toast the pine nuts over medium heat, tossing often, until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat.
• In a small liquid measuring cup or bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper.
• Place the arugula in a large salad bowl. Pour just enough dressing over the greens to moisten, and toss to coat. Add the peaches, basil, goat cheese and toasted pine nuts and toss to coat. Add more goat cheese and dressing if desired. Toss gently and serve immediately.

ARUGULA AND PEACH SALAD WITH CREAMY CHIVE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Wash peaches, rubbing to remove fuzz. Cut in half; remove pits. Thinly slice peaches. Place peach slices in large bowl. Add 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice; toss. Whisk 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice and olive oil in small bowl. Whisk in cream, then chives. Season with salt and pepper. Add arugula to bowl with peaches. Add dressing and toss. Season with more salt and pepper, if desired, and serve.

GRILLED PEACH, RICE & ARUGULA SALAD

Steps:

• For dressing, whisk together first 6 ingredients., Prepare rice according to package directions; cool slightly. Place peaches on a lightly oiled grill rack over medium heat. Grill, covered, until lightly browned, 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally., To serve, add bacon and 1/4 cup dressing to rice. Line a platter with arugula; top with rice mixture and peaches. Drizzle with remaining dressing; top with cheese.

GRILLED CHICKEN, PEACH, AND ARUGULA SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Whisk 1/4 cup olive oil, balsamic vinegar, shallot, Dijon mustard, and 1/2 teaspoon salt together in a bowl until dressing is well mixed.
• Brush 1 teaspoon oil onto cut-side of peaches.
• Place peaches, cut-side down, onto grill and cook until heated through, about 4 minutes. Transfer peaches to a plate.
• Brush remaining oil onto both sides of chicken breasts and season with salt.
• Cook chicken on grill until no longer pink in the center, about 4 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Slice chicken into thin pieces and cut peaches into 1/2-inch thick pieces.
• Toss arugula and dressing together in a bowl. Divide dressed arugula among plates; top with peaches and chicken.