Grilled Peach Salad Recipe

by partysugar 2

This Summer I've been all about throwing everything on the grill. I've made grilled bread and grilled cheese, so why not grilled peaches? Two years ago, I loved them as an appetizer, and last weekend I decided to try them out in a salad. Select peaches that are on the firm side because they will soften and caramelize while on the grill. Unless you want wilted greens, be sure to let the peaches cool before tossing them with the rest of the ingredients. This hearty salad is great with barbecued chicken or ribs. To see my recipe, keep reading.

From Katie Sweeney

Grilled Peach Salad

Ingredients

For salad
3 peaches, pits removed and sliced into large wedges
Olive oil, for drizzling
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 cups mixed greens
1/2 cup snap peas, sliced into 1-inch pieces
3 scallions, dark greens removed, sliced on the diagonal into 1-inch pieces
1/4 cup, toasted slivered almonds
2 ounces crumbled goat cheese
For vinaigrette
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. Heat a grill to medium. Place the peaches on a cookie sheet and drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
2. Grill the peaches over medium heat until soft and grill marks appear, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and let cool.
3. In a large bowl combine the greens with the snap peas, scallions, almonds, goat cheese, and peaches.
4. In a small jar with a lid, combine the ingredients for the vinaigrette. Shake well to emulsify then pour over the salad in the bowl.
5. Toss well to combine and enjoy immediately.

Serves 4-6.

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