Variation
Add grilled chicken or shrimp for a high protein main course.
This vibrant peach salad features perfectly ripe fruit paired with creamy goat cheese and the earthy crunch of toasted hazelnuts.

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.
Place hazelnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes until fragrant and skins begin to crack.
Tip: Rub the warm nuts in a clean kitchen towel to remove any loose bitter skins.
In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, honey, mustard, salt, and pepper until combined.
Tip: Slowly stream in the olive oil while whisking constantly to create a stable emulsion.
Total time: 20 min · Yields 4 servings
Toast the hazelnuts in a small pan over medium heat for 5 minutes. Shake the pan frequently to prevent burning. Once fragrant, let them cool slightly, then roughly chop.
Soak the thinly sliced red onions in a bowl of ice water for 5 minutes. This removes the harsh bite and keeps them crisp. Drain and pat dry before using.
Combine olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard in a jar. Shake vigorously until the dressing is thick and pale gold.
Place the arugula in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with half of the dressing and toss gently to coat the leaves without bruising them.
Transfer the greens to a large serving platter. Arrange the peach wedges and sliced onions over the top in an even layer.
Scatter the crumbled goat cheese and chopped toasted hazelnuts over the fruit. Drizzle the remaining dressing over the entire dish.
The garlic butter sauce is the star — pick sides that soak it up or balance the richness.
Once you've mastered the base recipe, try these popular twists.
Add grilled chicken or shrimp for a high protein main course.
Swap goat cheese for salty feta or creamy burrata.
Substitute peaches for nectarines or plums if preferred.
This salad is best served immediately. If making ahead, store the dressing and salad components separately in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
You can prep the ingredients and the dressing up to a day ahead, but do not combine them until right before serving to prevent the arugula from wilting.
Peeling is not necessary for a peach salad. The skin provides beautiful color and extra fiber, and it holds the slices together better.
Run a knife around the pit to halve the fruit, twist to separate, and then slice each half into even wedges.
Frozen peaches are not recommended for this fresh salad as they become too soft and watery once thawed. Fresh, seasonal fruit is best.
Toast them over medium-low heat and stay by the stove. They go from toasted to burnt very quickly; remove them as soon as you smell a nutty aroma.






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