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Grilled Peach Salad & Mint Pesto

Grilled Peach Salad & Mint Pesto

This Grilled Peach Salad & Mint Pesto combines the sweetness of peaches with peppery arugula, creamy mozzarella, and vibrant pesto for a refreshing dish.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Course side
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 220 kcal

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Grill Pan
  • Small bowl
  • food processor

Ingredients
  

For the salad

  • 2 pieces 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 cup mixed mint & basil packed
  • ¼ cup pine nuts toasted, or walnuts
  • ½ clove garlic roughly chopped
  • ½ pieces lemon juice and zest
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil more to taste
  • A few pinches red pepper flakes
  • Sea salt and fresh black pepper

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • 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 without moving them. 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

A note about grilling peaches: They will pick up the flavors of what you previously grilled on your grill. Depending on what that was, you may want to clean your grill well before beginning.

Nutrition

Serving: 1saladCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 5mg
Keyword Grilled Peach Salad, healthy salad, Mint Pesto, salad, summer salad, Vegetarian
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