Millionaire Peach Salad with Bacon and Goat Cheese
A sweet and savory salad featuring juicy peaches, crispy bacon, creamy goat cheese, and a tangy vinaigrette. Perfect for a summer barbecue or light lunch.
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Whisk
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 Peaches ripe, sliced
- 4 slices Bacon cooked and crumbled
- 4 ounces Goat Cheese crumbled
- 5 ounces Arugula
- 1/4 cup Red Onion thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup Walnuts toasted and chopped
- 1/4 cup Balsamic Vinaigrette store-bought or homemade
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange bacon slices on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until crispy.
- While bacon is cooking, wash and slice the peaches.
- Remove bacon from oven and crumble.
- In a large bowl, combine arugula, red onion, and walnuts.
- Add sliced peaches, crumbled bacon, and goat cheese to the bowl.
- Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette and gently toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill for later.
Notes
For a sweeter salad, add a drizzle of honey or maple syrup to the vinaigrette. You can also substitute pecans or other nuts for the walnuts.