Loveland-Inspired Grilled Peach and Arugula Salad

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A fresh salad featuring smoky grilled peaches, peppery arugula, and tangy goat cheese, reflecting the vibrant outdoor spirit of Loveland, Colorado. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs ripe peaches, olive oil, baby arugula 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat an outdoor grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F).
  2. Step 2: Brush 3 halved and pitted ripe peaches with 1 tbsp olive oil to coat and place cut side down on the grill. Grill for 3-4 minutes until grill marks appear and peaches soften slightly.
  3. Step 3: Flip the peaches and grill the skin side for an additional 2 minutes, then remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  4. Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until emulsified.
  5. Step 5: In a large salad bowl, toss 4 cups baby arugula with half of the dressing until evenly coated.
  6. Step 6: Slice the grilled peaches into wedges and arrange on top of the arugula. Sprinkle 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese and 1/3 cup toasted pecans over the salad.
  7. Step 7: Drizzle the remaining dressing over the salad just before serving to maintain freshness.

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