Summer Peach & Fig Salad with Balsamic Glaze
This vibrant Summer Peach & Fig Salad brings together juicy ripe peaches, fresh figs, peppery arugula, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy toasted walnuts, all drizzled with a sweet-tangy balsamic glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Total Time: 13 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings as a side or 2 as a light main course 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook, Toasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 fresh ripe peaches, sliced into wedges
- 6 fresh figs, quartered
- 4 cups baby arugula
- 1/3 cup goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/3 cup toasted walnuts
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- Sea salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Slice the peaches into wedges and quarter the figs.
- Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes until fragrant. Let cool.
- Arrange the arugula, sliced peaches, figs, goat cheese, and walnuts on a large platter or in a salad bowl.
- Drizzle the salad with extra-virgin olive oil and then with balsamic glaze.
- Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately for optimal texture and freshness.
Notes
- Swap arugula with mixed greens or spinach for variety.
- Use feta or burrata instead of goat cheese for different flavor profiles.
- Replace walnuts with pecans, almonds, or pistachios.
- Add sliced nectarines or berries for more fruit variety.
- Garnish with fresh herbs like basil or mint for a fragrant touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 salad (as main)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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