Nothing says ‘summer’s here’ like fruit in salads! Treat yourself to this strawberry spinach salad next.
The salad: Peaches, avocado oil, baby arugula, blueberries, and crumbled goat cheese (or avocado for dairy-free). Honey vinaigrette: Honey, plain Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise for vegan), olive oil, apple cider vinegar, balsamic vinegar, and sea salt. Candied curry pecans: Pecans, honey, curry powder, sea salt, and butter.
Grilled peach burrata salad: Creamy burrata cheese compliments the grilled peaches so well – substitute the goat cheese for some ripped burrata for a delightful twist! Other cheese: Goat cheese can be polarizing – we love the tangy creaminess of it but understand it’s not for everyone. An easy and delicious substitute is feta cheese, avocado, or of course, as we suggested above, make the grilled peach and burrata salad! Protein: If you’d like to add some protein you can throw in some prosciutto, shredded chicken, bacon bits, or roasted chickpeas as a salad topper. Greens: Add or sub some other greens, like kale or baby spinach! No peaches?: All out of peaches? Or can’t find ripe ones? You can sub for nectarines! It works well and has a similar stone-fruit flavor. We’ve also had readers use pear in a pinch, and report that it worked well! Herbs: Incorporate fresh herbs like basil leaves, chives, mint, or thyme to add brightness and complexity to the salad. Chop them finely and sprinkle them over the top for a burst of flavor. Nuts: If you can’t get your hands on some pecans, other nuts work well, too. Walnuts are an easy swap, or you can sprinkle some pine nuts into the salad, too. Dressing: We love the way the honey vinaigrette melds with the other flavors, but a creamy balsamic vinaigrette also tastes great!
Grilling peaches: Cut your peaches in half (like an avocado!) and twist the halves off of the pit. Slice each half into three pieces and toss them in a tiny bit of oil. Grill the peaches for a few minutes on each side. Grill mats: Have you used grill mats. before? If not, prepare to make your peach grilling life even easier. Nothing sticks to them, making your BBQ stay clean and making clean up a breeze! You can definitely make this grilled peach salad without a grill mat, but you’ll want to make sure that your grill is well oiled before putting on the peaches so they don’t stick. Warm peaches: If you throw your peaches in when they’re hot off the grill, you’ll risk wilting the salad, so it’s best to let them cool for a few minutes and serve them warm. If you want to make the salad ahead of time, they’re tasty served cold, too.
It also works as an appetizer, side dish, or as the main dish! If you’re serving it up on the side, it might just steal the show! While the BBQ is hot, grill up some grilled chicken wings, grilled pork chops, or grilled chicken breast for an easy and delicious savory main. You can also make grilled cedar plank salmon, then enjoy an amaretto peach cobbler for dessert! Also, make sure to try our prosciutto wrapped peaches!
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