This grilled peach salad recipe combines juicy fresh fruit, peppery greens, and tangy cheese with a sweet dressing for an easy gourmet summer dish — much like mango salad, with a smoky twist. You might be used to preparing peaches for dessert recipes like healthy peach cobbler… but if you never tried preparing a salad with peaches before, this is a delicious way to do it. It takes just 15 minutes and grilling brings out the flavor!
Ingredients & Substitutions
This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for peach arugula salad, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card below.
Salad:
Peaches – Ripe peaches are a must for this recipe. Look for firm fruit with brightly colored skin and flesh that gives slightly to gentle pressure near the stem. Yellow or white peaches will work! Cut them into wedges.Arugula – While other leafy greens, like baby spinach or spring mix, will work, the peppery flavor of arugula balances the sweetness of the peaches perfectly. Baby arugula works as well.Blueberries – Use fresh blueberries, or any other favorite summer berries.Pecans – Add crunch and complexity. Walnuts or pine nuts would be great here as well!Feta Cheese – For a burst of savory and tangy flavor. You could also make a grilled peach salad with goat cheese, or omit altogether to make it dairy-free.Oil – For getting grill marks on peaches and preventing them from sticking to the grill grate. You can also use a cooking oil spray.
Vinaigrette:
Olive Oil – I use extra virgin olive oil, but use any dressing oil you prefer.Maple Syrup – Adds a touch of sweetness. I use Wholesome Yum Keto Maple Syrup to keep this recipe for peach salad sugar free, but any maple syrup (or even honey) will work.White Balsamic Vinegar – For tangy flavor that won’t stain the peaches. If needed, you can substitute white wine vinegar, rice wine vinegar, or lemon juice.Sea Salt & Black Pepper – For easy seasoning.
How To Make Salad With Peaches
This section shows how to make summer peach salad recipes, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique, to help you visualize it. For full instructions, including amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card below. Prosciutto pairs well with the flavors here, or add grilled chicken for a complete meal.
Storage Instructions
Store: Wrap up peaches, greens, toppings, and dressing separately and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.Meal prep: Prepare dressing and grill peaches ahead of time. Assemble when ready to serve.Reheat: Although grilled peaches taste delicious cold, you can reheat them on the grill.Freeze: I don’t recommend freezing this salad with grilled peaches, as the textures will change too much.
What To Serve With Grilled Peach Salad
Pair this peach summer salad with other mains from the grill! Try it with these dishes. If they move too much, they won’t develop any grill marks.
More Healthy Summer Salad Recipes
Don’t stop at salad recipes with peaches. These salads are also loaded with cool, refreshing flavor. Share your recipe picture by tagging @wholesomeyum and hashtag it #wholesomeyum on Instagram, or in our Facebook support group, too – I’d love to see it! Nutrition info uses Wholesome Yum sugar-free maple syrup, and will be different if you use regular.
