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Peach Pecan Arugula Salad
A unique side that compliments any meal! Sweet peaches pair perfectly with tangy goat cheese, candied pecans and a honey Dijon vinaigrette.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 114 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 peaches (firm)
- 6 cups arugula
- ¼ cup goat cheese
- ¼ cup candied pecans (or pecans or nut of choice)
Honey Dijon Vinaigrette
- 4 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (extra light tasting, or 2 tablespoon if you prefer a less vinegary dressing)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Pinch of black pepper
Instructions
- Carefully slice the 2 peaches through the center around the pit. Gently twist the peach to remove each half from the pit. Slice the peach into wedges.
- In a small bowl or glass jar add all of the honey Dijon vinaigrette ingredients (4 tablespoon white wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon honey, ¼ teaspoon salt, Pinch of black pepper). Whisk together or shake the jar until evenly combined. Season to taste to personal preference with additional honey for sweetness, vinegar for acidity, or olive oil to reduce the acidity.
- Add the 6 cups arugula to a large bowl or evenly spread it out over a serving platter.
- Scatter the peaches and ¼ cup candied pecans over the salad.
- Use your hands to gently crumble the ¼ cup goat cheese into small pieces over the salad.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and serve immediately. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
114kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
172mg
(7%)
Potassium
164mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
739IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
53mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 114
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 114kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 172mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 164mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 739IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.