Smoked Peach Salad with Gorgonzola
Sweet, ripe peaches balanced by tangy gorgonzola and a honey-vinegar dressing, finished with toasted pecans and thyme. This southern-inspired salads ready in about 30 minutes pairs ripe, sliced peach, crumbled gorgonzola cheese, washed 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 200 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
- 4, ripe, sliced peach
- 4 oz, crumbled gorgonzola cheese
- 4 cups, washed arugula
- 1/2 cup, toasted pecans
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp, fresh, chopped thyme
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: In a large bowl, toss arugula with honey, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper until coated.
- Step 2: Layer sliced peaches over the arugula, then sprinkle gorgonzola cheese on top.
- Step 3: Garnish with toasted pecans and fresh thyme leaves. Serve immediately.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Smoked Peach Salad with Gorgonzola take to make?
Total time is about 30 minutes (20 min prep + 10 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 Smoked Peach Salad with Gorgonzola?
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 ripe, sliced peach from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Smoked Peach Salad with Gorgonzola?
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 Smoked Peach Salad with Gorgonzola 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.
What goes well with Smoked Peach Salad with Gorgonzola?
Southern salads like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★☆
Solid recipe. Not groundbreaking but definitely making it again.
- ★★★★☆
Good flavors but the sauce was a bit thin. I'd reduce it longer.
- ★★★★☆
My family liked it. I personally would prefer more depth of flavor.
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