Grilled Peach Salad with Burrata, Arugula & Honey Vinaigrette

This Grilled Peach Salad is a bright, refreshing summer dish. Sweet peaches are lightly grilled until golden and caramelized, then served over peppery arugula with roasted pecans, creamy goat cheese, and a homemade honey-Dijon vinaigrette.

If you haven’t tried grilling peaches yet, give it a try. The grill brings out their natural sugars and creates a warm, caramelized crust that transforms the fruit into a seasonal favorite for the whole family.

Does grilling peaches soften them?

Yes. The heat of the grill both softens the peach and enhances its natural sweetness. Grilled peaches become lightly caramelized and tender. To grill evenly, cut peaches in half or into slices and remove the pit before placing them on the grill.

Can I cook unripe peaches?

Yes. If peaches are slightly underripe, gentle heat will soften their flesh and skin and make them pleasant to eat when grilled.

Want more Peach Recipes? Here’s some inspiration:

Peaches and Cream Pops
Poolside Peach Salsa
Peach Crisp Cups
Grilled Shrimp, Peach and Nectarine Kabobs
Peach Smoothie

Ingredients Needed to Make a Grilled Peach Salad

Peaches, ripe but firm
Olive oil
Arugula
Roasted pecans
Goat cheese

For the vinaigrette

Honey
Dijon mustard
White wine vinegar
Extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and pepper to taste

How to Make a Grilled Peach Salad

Grilling the peaches: Preheat a grill or Blackstone to medium-low. Wash and halve the peaches, remove the pits, and brush the cut sides with olive oil.

Place the peaches cut-side down on the grill. Cook until grill marks form, about 3–4 minutes per side, then remove. You can leave the halves whole or slice each half into 3–4 wedges.

For the dressing

Whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, white wine vinegar, and extra-virgin olive oil in a small bowl. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Adjust sweetness or acidity as desired.

For the salad

In a large salad bowl, combine the arugula, roasted pecans, and crumbled goat cheese. Add the grilled peach wedges on top and drizzle with the honey-Dijon vinaigrette. Toss gently to combine, or arrange the peaches on top for a composed salad.

Serve the salad immediately for best texture and flavor, or refrigerate briefly and serve chilled.

Grilled Peach Salad

This Grilled Peach Salad is a refreshing summer salad featuring caramelized grilled peaches, peppery arugula, roasted pecans, creamy goat cheese, and a honey-Dijon vinaigrette.

Prep Time: 3 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Servings: 2

Equipment

Grill or Blackstone

Ingredients

6 large peaches, ripe and firm
1/4 cup olive oil
5 oz arugula
1/4 cup roasted pecans
1/2 cup goat cheese
For the vinaigrette:
1 1/2 tbsp honey
3 tsp Dijon mustard
3 tbsp white wine vinegar
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Grilling peaches

Preheat your grill or Blackstone to medium-low heat.
Wash, halve, and pit the peaches. Brush cut sides with olive oil.
Grill cut-side down until grill marks form, about 3–4 minutes per side. Remove and slice each half into 3–4 wedges if desired.

For the dressing

Whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, white wine vinegar, and extra-virgin olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.

Assemble the salad

In a large bowl, combine arugula, roasted pecans, and crumbled goat cheese.
Add the grilled peach wedges and drizzle with the vinaigrette.
Serve immediately or refrigerate briefly before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 976 | Carbohydrates: 63 g | Protein: 18 g | Fat: 77 g

Nutrition information is an estimate and should be used as a guideline.

Additional Info

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

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