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Grilled plum salad with goat cheese, arugula, and fresh herbs on a wooden table.
Alyssa

Grilled Plum Salad with Goat Cheese

This is seriously the most delicious salad with grilled plums, arugula, red onions, fresh herbs, goat cheese, and an amazing homemade lemon vinaigrette.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Appetizers, Salads, Sides
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 plums ripe but firm, pits removed and cut into 6 segments each
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 6 cups arugula
  • 1/3 cup crumbled goat cheese
  • 2 tbsp mint, chopped
  • 2 tbsp basil, chopped
  • 2 tbsp red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1.5 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp honey
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/16 tsp red pepper flakes
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • 1 Grill for grilling plums

Method
 

  1. Whisk together the dressing ingredients and set aside.
  2. Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat and brush the grates with oil. Grill the plums for 2-3 minutes or until grill marks appear. Flip and grill another 2-3 minutes. Set aside.
  3. Assemble the salad with the arugula, goat cheese, mint, basil, red onion, grilled plum slices, and dressing. Season with salt and pepper as needed.

Notes

This salad is best enjoyed fresh. Adjust the dressing ingredients according to your taste preference.