Grilled Peach Salad with Basil Vinaigrette
Grilled Peach Salad with Basil Vinaigrette is the ultimate summer dish, bursting with vibrant flavors and refreshing ingredients. The sweet, caramelized peaches pair beautifully with crisp greens, creamy goat cheese, and a zesty basil vinaigrette, creating a harmonious blend that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a picnic or preparing a light dinner, this salad is quick to make and easily customizable. Impress your guests with its colorful presentation and delightful taste that captures the essence of summer in every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 16 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ripe peaches
- 8 ounces leafy greens (arugula, spinach, butter lettuce)
- 1/4 cup red onion
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 avocado
- 4 ounces goat cheese
- 1/3 cup pistachios
- Olive oil
- Apple cider vinegar
- Honey
- Dijon mustard
- Kosher salt
- Fresh basil
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium heat. Brush peach wedges lightly with olive oil.
- Grill the peaches for about 3 minutes on each side until grill marks appear. Allow to cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine leafy greens, sliced red onion, cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, crumbled goat cheese, and chopped pistachios. Toss gently.
- In another bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, kosher salt, and fresh basil to make the vinaigrette.
- Top the salad with grilled peach slices and drizzle with vinaigrette before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg