There’s something magical about juicy summer peaches they make everything taste brighter. And when you toss them into a fresh salad with grilled chicken? Absolute perfection. This peach salad with chicken is light, colorful, and bursting with flavor. It’s the kind of meal that feels fancy enough for a dinner party but easy enough to throw together on a weeknight. Sweet, savory, and just a little tangy it’s summer in a bowl.

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Recipe Details

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes (for chicken)
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Servings: 2

Why You’ll Love This Peach Salad with Chicken

• Juicy peaches + savory chicken = the perfect combo
• Fresh, light, and totally refreshing
• High in protein but still feels like a treat
• Great for lunches, dinners, or meal prep

Ingredients

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 4 cups mixed salad greens (spinach, arugula, or spring mix)
• 2 ripe peaches, sliced
• ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
• ¼ cup crumbled feta or goat cheese
• 2 tablespoons toasted pecans or walnuts

For the dressing:

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (or white wine vinegar)
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon honey
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Cook the chicken: Season chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill or pan-cook over medium heat for 6–7 minutes per side, until cooked through. Slice thinly.
2. Assemble the salad: On a large plate or in a salad bowl, layer the greens, peaches, tomatoes, red onion, cheese, and nuts.
3. Make the dressing: Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth.
4. Put it all together: Top the salad with sliced chicken and drizzle with dressing. Toss gently before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: ~420
• Protein: 34g
• Carbohydrates: 20g
• Fat: 22g