Juicy fruit transforms a simple grilled peach salad into a summer favorite.

Ripe summer fruits are our go-to for snacks ordesserts.

But have you tried grilling fruit for topping a crispsummer salad?

Southern Living Grilled Peach and Arugula Salad on a platter to serve

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Now’s the time.

Sweet, juicy peaches are made all the more delicious after a quick char on the grill.

Traditional, firmripe peacheswork best in this dish.

Southern Living Grilled Peach and Arugula Salad ingredients

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Place cut-side down on the grill for about four minutes, or until grill marks appear.

The smoky flavor marries perfectly with the natural sweetness of peaches to deliver a deliciously caramelized flavor.

Prepare the vinaigrette and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Southern Living Grilled Peach and Arugula Salad grilling the peaches

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Before serving, grill the peaches.

Toss the salad with the vinaigrette, and top with warm peaches.

Ingredients

2firm ripe peaches, quartered (about 1 lb.)

Southern Living Grilled Peach and Arugula Salad

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2(5-oz.)

Make salad:

Toss together arugula, feta, mint, and pistachios in a large bowl.

Drizzle vinaigrette over arugula; toss to combine.

Southern Living Grilled Peach and Arugula Salad whisking together the dressing

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Serve grilled peaches over salad.

Southern Living Grilled Peach and Arugula Salad tossing the dressing with the salad

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