Baked Palisade Peach and Goat Cheese Salad with Honey Vinaigrette
Warm baked Palisade peaches paired with creamy goat cheese atop mixed greens, dressed in a honey mustard vinaigrette for a refreshing Colorado-inspired salad. This american-inspired salads (vegetarian) ready in about 25 minutes pairs goat cheese, crumbled, mixed salad greens, olive oil into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 3 large Palisade peaches, halved and pitted
- 4 oz goat cheese, crumbled
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup toasted pecans
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Place 3 halved Palisade peaches cut side up on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Step 2: Drizzle peaches with 1 tbsp olive oil and bake for 15 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.
- Step 3: While peaches bake, whisk together 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper in a small bowl to make the vinaigrette.
- Step 4: In a large bowl, toss 6 cups mixed salad greens with half the vinaigrette.
- Step 5: Arrange the warm baked peaches on top of the greens, then sprinkle 4 oz crumbled goat cheese and 1/4 cup toasted pecans over the salad.
- Step 6: Drizzle remaining vinaigrette over the salad and serve immediately.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Baked Palisade Peach and Goat Cheese Salad with Honey Vinaigrette take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Baked Palisade Peach and Goat Cheese Salad with Honey Vinaigrette?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep goat cheese, crumbled from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Baked Palisade Peach and Goat Cheese Salad with Honey Vinaigrette?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Baked Palisade Peach and Goat Cheese Salad with Honey Vinaigrette for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
Is Baked Palisade Peach and Goat Cheese Salad with Honey Vinaigrette vegetarian?
Yes — this recipe is tagged vegetarian based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
