Grilled Stone Fruit Salad with Goat Cheese and Almonds

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
36%
Grilled Stone Fruit Salad with Goat Cheese and Almonds
21 min.
4
302kcal

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Experience the delightful flavors of summer with our Grilled Stone Fruit Salad, a vibrant dish that beautifully showcases the best of seasonal produce. This vegetarian and gluten-free salad is not only a feast for the eyes but also a burst of flavor in every bite. Imagine sinking your teeth into succulent grilled peaches, nectarines, or plums, each honeyed morsel enhanced by the smoky kiss of the grill.

The sweetness of the grilled fruit harmonizes perfectly with the peppery notes of arugula and the creamy tang of crumbled goat cheese, creating a symphony of flavors that dance on your palate. To add a delightful crunch, we've included toasted almonds that elevate the texture and richness of the dish, making it a satisfying choice for any meal or occasion.

Ready in just 21 minutes, this salad is not only quick and easy to prepare, but it also serves beautifully as a side dish, antipasti, or a light starter for a gathering. The dressing, a zesty blend of balsamic vinegar, shallots, and olive oil, ties all the elements together, making each bite unforgettable. And don’t forget, if you want to embrace the flavors of fall, simply swap out the stone fruit for some juicy grilled pears!

Go ahead and treat yourself to this refreshing salad; it’s a stylish way to enjoy healthy eating while celebrating the joy of grilling and the wonderful bounty of fruits!

Ingredients

  • cups baby spinach mixed
  • 0.4 teaspoon pepper black divided freshly ground
  • 0.3 cup blanched almonds and whole toasted
  • 0.5 cup goat cheese crumbled
  • 0.4 teaspoon kosher salt divided
  • 3.5 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • medium nectarines pitted halved
  • tablespoons shallots minced
  • 0.3 cup sherry vinegar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk
  • grill

Directions

  1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Place fruit halves in a large bowl. Coat with cooking spray, and sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Toss gently to coat.
  3. Place fruit halves, cut sides down, on grill rack coated with cooking spray. Grill 2 minutes; turn halves over, and grill 2 minutes or until fruit begins to soften and peel loosens.
  4. Transfer to a bowl, and cool slightly.
  5. Remove peel. Chop each half into wedges.
  6. Combine vinegar, oil, shallots, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk.
  7. Place 1 1/2 cups greens on each of 4 plates.
  8. Drizzle each with 2 tablespoons dressing.
  9. Sprinkle each with 2 tablespoons cheese and about 1 tablespoon almonds. Top each salad with 8 fruit wedges.
  10. Tip: If you grill in the fall, pears are a wonderful substitute for the stone fruit.

Nutrition Facts

Calories302kcal
Protein12.56%
Fat65.64%
Carbs21.8%

Properties

Glycemic Index
34.25
Glycemic Load
5.12
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
21.690000248992%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
3.02mg
Catechin
4.23mg
Epicatechin
3.61mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.35mg
Kaempferol
2.87mg
Myricetin
0.16mg
Quercetin
2.77mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:301.93kcal
15.1%
Fat:22.92g
35.26%
Saturated Fat:6.17g
38.54%
Carbohydrates:17.13g
5.71%
Net Carbohydrates:13.03g
4.74%
Sugar:12.4g
13.78%
Cholesterol:13.05mg
4.35%
Sodium:380.01mg
16.52%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:9.87g
19.74%
Vitamin K:228.42µg
217.54%
Vitamin A:4985.98IU
99.72%
Vitamin E:5.45mg
36.36%
Manganese:0.7mg
34.9%
Folate:104.79µg
26.2%
Copper:0.47mg
23.57%
Vitamin C:17.24mg
20.89%
Magnesium:75.78mg
18.95%
Phosphorus:173.68mg
17.37%
Vitamin B2:0.29mg
16.95%
Fiber:4.1g
16.4%
Potassium:521.17mg
14.89%
Iron:2.66mg
14.76%
Vitamin B3:2.32mg
11.62%
Vitamin B6:0.22mg
11.05%
Calcium:109.39mg
10.94%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
8.09%
Zinc:1.06mg
7.05%
Vitamin B5:0.53mg
5.27%
Selenium:1.56µg
2.23%
Source:My Recipes