Arugula, Peach and Goat Cheese Salad
5
Points®
Total time: 15 min • Prep: 15 min • Cook: 0 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
Peppery arugula and tart goat cheese go beautifully with sweet peaches. The combo is a true winner – especially topped with some chopped salted nuts.
Ingredients
Peach
3 medium, ripe but not mushy
Olive oil
1 tbsp(s), extra virgin
Red wine vinegar
1 tbsp(s)
Table salt
¼ tsp(s)
Black pepper
¼ pinch(es), freshly ground (plus extra for garnish - optional)
Arugula
6 cup(s), baby variety
Red onion
½ small, thinly sliced
Semisoft goat cheese
¼ cup(s), crumbled
Shelled salted dry-roasted pistachio nuts
¼ cup(s), coarsely chopped
Instructions
1
Peel and pit one peach; cut it into chunks. Cut remaining peaches into thin slices or wedges; set aside.
2
Put peach chunks, oil, vinegar, salt and pepper in a blender; blend until smooth and set aside.
3
Place arugula, onion and peach slices in a large serving bowl; drizzle with dressing and gently toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese and nuts; grind some extra black pepper over top, if desired. Yields about 2 cups salad mixture and 1 tablespoon each cheese and nuts per serving.
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