Rocky Mountain Peach and Arugula Salad
A refreshing salad featuring peaches, peppery arugula, and a honey-dijon dressing. This American-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs Peaches, Arugula, Walnuts 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 2, 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
- 2 medium, sliced Peaches
- 4 cups packed Arugula
- 1/4 cup chopped Walnuts
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp White wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 tsp Kosher salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp white wine vinegar, 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, and 1/4 tsp kosher salt until smooth.
- Step 2: Arrange 4 cups packed arugula on a plate, top with 2 medium sliced peaches and 1/4 cup chopped walnuts.
- Step 3: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and serve immediately while the arugula is crisp.
