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Grilled Peach Salad & Mint Pesto

Grilled Peach Salad & Mint Pesto

A delicious Grilled Peach Salad & Mint Pesto that combines sweet peaches and fresh greens, perfect for a summer meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 180 kcal

Equipment

  • grill
  • grill pan
  • food processor
  • small bowl

Ingredients
  

For the salad

  • 2 firm, yet ripe peaches
  • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
  • 2 cups baby arugula
  • Fresh mozzarella, sliced
  • A few dollops pesto
  • Toasted pine nuts, for sprinkling
  • Sea salt and fresh black pepper

For the mint & basil pesto

  • 1 packed cup mixed mint & basil
  • ¼ cup pine nuts, toasted You could also use walnuts instead
  • ½ clove garlic, roughly chopped
  • ½ fruit juice and zest from lemon
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil More to taste
  • A few pinches red pepper flakes
  • Sea salt and fresh black pepper

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Slice the peaches into 6 segments per peach. In a small bowl, toss them with the olive oil, balsamic, and just a small pinch of salt.
  • Heat your grill (or grill pan) to medium high heat and brush it with some oil. Place the peach slices on the hot grill and cook each side for 2-3 minutes. When your peaches are grilled, set aside and allow them to cool to room temperature.
  • Meanwhile, make the pesto: Combine the mint and basil, pine nuts, garlic, lemon juice and zest, olive oil, and pinches of red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper in a small food processor and pulse to combine.
  • Toss the arugula with a little bit of olive oil and a few pinches of salt. Assemble on a platter and top with the mozzarella slices, peaches, dollops of the pesto, a sprinkle of pine nuts, and a few pinches of red pepper flakes. Squeeze a bit of lemon on top and serve.

Notes

This salad is best served fresh and can be adjusted to taste with more olive oil or seasonings as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Grilled Peach Salad, Grilled Salad, Healthy Recipe, Mint Pesto, peach recipe, summer salad
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