Ultimate Healthy Grilled Peach Chicken Salad Recipe

Relish a fresh blend of grilled chicken, ripe peaches, and greens in the Ultimate Grilled Peach Chicken Salad, dressed in sweet honey mustard.

Ultimate Grilled Peach Chicken Salad Recipe

The Ultimate Grilled Peach Chicken Salad is the essence of summer on a plate, ready in only 30 minutes. This salad is a vibrant mix of flavors and textures – juicy peaches, fresh blueberries, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy pecans sit atop a bed of tender grilled chicken, all brought together with a sweet and tangy honey mustard dressing. It’s a refreshing, healthy, and satisfying meal that promises to be a hit in any dining scenario.

Ingredients

• 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast
• salt & pepper to season
• 6 cups baby spinach
• 2 peaches, halved
• 1 teaspoon grape seed oil (avocado or canola would work too)
• 1/2 cup blueberries
• 1/4 cup sliced red onion
• 1/4 cup pecan halves
• 1 ounce crumbled goat cheese
• basil, for garnish

Honey Mustard Dressing:

• 1 tablespoon coarse ground mustard
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• salt & pepper

Instructions

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

• Season chicken with salt and pepper on both sides.
• Lightly brush peach flesh with grape seed oil.
• Place chicken on grill grates and grill each side for 5-7 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink. (depending on thickness)
• Place peaches on the grill and grate flesh side down. Grill for 3-4 minutes, or until there are grill marks.
• Remove both chicken and peaches from the grill and let rest.
• In the meantime, to a small bowl add course ground mustard, dijon mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, salt and pepper. Whisk to mix everything. Set aside.
• Assemble Salad: to a large bowl add spinach, blueberries, red onion, goat cheese, and pecans.
• Slice chicken and peaches and top the salad. Serve with dressing on the side.

Serving Suggestions:

• BBQ Chicken Salad
• Avocado Caprese Chicken Salad
• Detox Strawberry Chicken Salad

Tips and Tricks

• Select ripe peaches and give slightly near the stem when gently pressed.
• Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and oil the grates to prevent sticking.
• Lightly brush the peach halves with grape seed oil to prevent sticking and add a mild flavor.