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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Looking for a vibrant, fresh, and satisfying dish to kick off your meal or add some flair to your next gathering? This Grilled Stone Fruit Salad with Goat Cheese and Almonds is the perfect choice! A medley of juicy grilled peaches, nectarines, or plums, combined with creamy goat cheese, toasted almonds, and a zesty balsamic dressing, creates a mouthwatering balance of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds.

Whether you're hosting a dinner party, enjoying a light snack, or seeking a wholesome side dish, this salad is a versatile and crowd-pleasing option. The grilling process enhances the natural sweetness of the stone fruit, while the peppery arugula and earthy almonds add depth and crunch. With its simple yet elegant ingredients, it’s both gluten-free and vegetarian, making it a perfect fit for various dietary preferences.

Ready in just 21 minutes, this dish is ideal for a quick and healthy addition to any meal. Plus, the nutritional breakdown gives you a delicious balance of protein, healthy fats, and carbs, so you can indulge guilt-free. For a fun twist, feel free to swap out the stone fruits for pears in the fall. Get ready to enjoy a flavor-packed experience with every bite!

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