Description
This Grilled Chicken and Peach Salad is the ultimate summer meal—fresh, vibrant, and satisfying. Juicy grilled peaches, tender chicken, crisp arugula, and fresh herbs come together in a salad that’s sweet, savory, and packed with texture. A light balsamic dressing ties it all together for a refreshing, protein-packed dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for grilling)
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 ripe peaches, sliced into wedges
- 4 cups baby arugula, packed
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup toasted almonds, chopped
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- For the Dressing:
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp honey (optional; omit for Whole30)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill for 7–8 minutes per side until fully cooked. Remove, rest, and slice into 1/2-inch strips.
- Grill the peach wedges for 1–2 minutes per side until slightly charred but still firm. Set aside to cool.
- Make the dressing: In a small jar, combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, and honey. Shake well until emulsified.
- Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine arugula, sliced chicken, grilled peaches, red onion, fresh herbs, and almonds. Season with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
- Serve immediately while the peaches and chicken are slightly warm for best flavor.
Notes
- Protein swap: Use grilled shrimp or tofu instead of chicken for a pescatarian or vegetarian version.
- Fruit flexibility: Try nectarines or plums if peaches aren’t in season.
- Nut alternatives: Walnuts or pecans can replace almonds for a different flavor.
- Make ahead: Grill the chicken and peaches up to a day in advance and refrigerate; assemble just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: grilled peach salad, summer salad, grilled chicken salad, arugula peach salad, healthy dinner salad, gluten-free salad