Grilled Peach Chicken Salad
Grilled Peach Chicken Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish perfect for summer gatherings or a light lunch. This delightful salad combines perfectly grilled chicken with juicy, caramelized peaches over a bed of fresh spinach. Topped with blueberries, goat cheese, and pecans, it offers a satisfying balance of sweet and savory flavors. The honey mustard dressing adds a tangy touch that ties all the ingredients together beautifully. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for busy weeknights or outdoor barbecues, making it a versatile addition to your meal rotation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
- 6 cups baby spinach
- 2 ripe peaches
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1/4 cup sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup pecan halves
- 1 oz crumbled goat cheese
- Honey mustard dressing (made from mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar)
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Brush peach halves with grape seed oil.
- Grill chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until cooked through; grill peaches flesh-side down for 3-4 minutes.
- Rest both after grilling before slicing.
- Whisk together dressing ingredients in a bowl.
- Assemble salad by combining spinach, blueberries, red onion, pecans, goat cheese, and sliced chicken and peaches.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg