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Peach, Bacon and Chicken Salad with Goat Cheese

Peach, Bacon and Chicken Salad with Goat Cheese is an easy and flavorful summer weekday dinner that will brighten your evening. It’s made with fresh peaches, seared chicken, crispy bacon and creamy goat cheese for a wonderful combo of flavors and textures.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 466kcal
Author: Agnieszka

Ingredients

For the salad:

  • 2 chicken breast boneless, skinless (6 oz each)
  • 1 teaspoon neutral tasting oil avocado, sunflower or light olive oil
  • 2 medium peaches ripe
  • 4 slices thick bacon
  • 3 oz mixed greens
  • 1 ½ oz red onion sliced thin
  • 2 oz goat cheese
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • black pepper to taste
  • fresh basil leaves for garnish

Honey Mustard Dressing

  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider or white wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • a pinch of black pepper

Instructions

  • Chop up the bacon into small bits, transfer to a skillet and cook until browned and crispy. Remove from the stove, drain on a slotted spoon and transfer to a plate lined with a paper towel. Set aside.
  • Place the sliced red onion in a bowl, pour some cold water over it and let it soak for about 15 minutes or while you’re preparing the rest of the ingredients. Drain on a sieve and set aside. This step will help remove the harsh onion flavor.
  • Sprinkle the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper and garlic salt. Heat the oil in a skillet and cook the chicken until well seared on medium heat, about 20-25 minutes flipping from time to time. Transfer on a plate and cover with tinfoil to let the meat rest and finish cooking.
  • Prepare the dressing. Place all ingredients in a mason jar, close the lid and shake vigorously until the honey is dissolved and the dressing is smooth.
  • Cut the peaches in half, remove the pit and slice the peach halves into 4-5 even slices.
  • Assemble the salad. Place the greens in a large bowl or on a large platter and arrange the chicken, sliced peaches, red onion and cooked bacon on top. Crumble the goat cheese into the salad and drizzle with the dressing. Toss and serve immediately.

Notes

If you don't like goat cheese, replace it with feta cheese. 
Peaches can be swapped for nectarines. You can also use canned (drained) peach slices or grilled peaches.

Nutrition

Calories: 466kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 1102mg | Potassium: 664mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 685IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1mg