Spicy Peach Salad with Honey-Lime Dressing

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-31 · Updated 2026-03-31

Sweet peaches balanced by spicy jalapeños in a zesty honey-lime dressing, topped with crumbled goat cheese and toasted almonds. This southern-inspired vegetarian ready in about 30 minutes blends medium peaches, jalapeños, goat cheese into a versatile sauce that lifts everything from grain bowls and roasted vegetables to grilled proteins — a small-batch staple worth keeping in the fridge. Each serving lands at about 190 calories and feeds 4, so a small batch covers several meals across the week without taking over the fridge. 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 medium peaches
• 2 jalapeños
• 1/2 cup goat cheese
• 1/4 cup almonds
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Core and dice peaches into 1/2-inch cubes. Thinly slice jalapeños, removing seeds for less heat.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
3. Step 3: Toss peaches and jalapeños with dressing until coated. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
4. Step 4: Just before serving, top with crumbled goat cheese and toasted almonds (toast in a dry skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes until golden).