Smoked Peach Salad with Gorgonzola

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-31 · Updated 2026-03-31

Sweet, ripe peaches balanced by tangy gorgonzola and a honey-vinegar dressing, finished with toasted pecans and thyme. This Southern-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs peach, gorgonzola cheese, 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

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, toss arugula with honey, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper until coated.
2. Step 2: Layer sliced peaches over the arugula, then sprinkle gorgonzola cheese on top.
3. Step 3: Garnish with toasted pecans and fresh thyme leaves. Serve immediately.