Bring this Peach and Strawberry Arugula Salad with Goat Cheese and Honey Balsamic Dressing to a BBQ, make it for a picnic dinner, or just enjoy with a good glass of white wine on a quiet Saturday night!

Peach and Strawberry Arugula Salad with Goat Cheese and Honey Balsamic Dressing served in a big white bowl with cutlery on the side

Summer flavors

Summer is almost here, and I’ve put the best of it on one plate for you. Okay, well, some of the best parts of summer. There are no sandy beaches or lazy long weekends in this salad, but you get my metaphor.

Summer has a definite flavor. Sweet, fresh fruit. Raw veggies. Decadent simplicity. And all of that is in this salad.

Arugula salad with strawberry and peach

The spicy arugula, creamy goat cheese, and sweet peaches and strawberries offer complementing flavors and texture to one another.

Side view of the delicious arugula salad with strawberry and peach served in a bowl with plenty of strawberries around

It feels like a gourmet dish that you only get when you are out at some fancy joint, but it is actually a simple side that can easily be thrown together in minutes.

Closeup of the delicious peach and strawberry arugula salad with goat cheese and honey balsamic dressing

Bring it to a BBQ, make it for a picnic dinner, or just curl up with this salad and a good glass of white wine on a quiet Saturday night – no matter what you do, you will enjoy this peach and strawberry arugula salad like nothing else!

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Peach and Strawberry Arugula Salad with Goat Cheese and Honey Balsamic Dressing served in a big white bowl with cutlery on the side
5 from 2 votes

Peach and Strawberry Arugula Salad with Goat Cheese and Honey Balsamic Dressing

Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Course: Salad
Author: Taesha Butler
Bring this Peach and Strawberry Arugula Salad with Goat Cheese and Honey Balsamic Dressing to a BBQ, make it for a picnic dinner, or just enjoy with a good glass of white wine on a quiet Saturday night!
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Ingredients
 

For salad

  • 2 ripe peaches, pitted sliced lengthwise 
  • 8-9 cups fresh arugula, washed and roughly chopped
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, washed and sliced  
  • 1/4 cup goat cheese

For dressing

  • 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, arrange arugula pieces. Top with sliced peaces, strawberries. Crumble goat cheese over salad mixture.
  • In a small sauce pan, combine vinegar and honey with a whisk. Heat the balsamic vinegar and honey over medium heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until dressing thickens. Allow dressing to cool to room temperature.
  • Drizzle balsamic honey dressing over salad mixture and lightly toss.

Notes

The spicy arugula, creamy goat cheese, and sweet peaches and strawberries offer complementing flavors and texture to one another.