Description
Refreshing Peach Salad with Chicken is a vibrant summer dish that perfectly balances sweet and savory flavors. Juicy peaches combine with tender grilled chicken, fresh greens, and creamy goat cheese to create a delightful meal that’s not only healthy but also visually stunning. This salad is ideal for picnics, barbecues, or a light dinner, making it a versatile addition to your summer menu.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 10 ounces mixed spring greens
- 1 pound peaches, sliced
- 2 ears corn, kernels removed
- 1/2 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
- 4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (plus extra for grilling)
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil, loosely packed
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 1/3 cup olive oil for dressing
- 3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in olive oil, basil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, honey, dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Grill the marinated chicken over medium-high heat for about 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Assemble the salad by layering mixed greens on a platter and topping with peaches, grilled chicken slices, corn kernels, pecans, red onion slices, and goat cheese.
- Drizzle with dressing just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the salad (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg