Description
A vibrant salad featuring caramelized grilled peaches, fresh blueberries, crisp greens, creamy cheese, and crunchy nuts with a light balsamic dressing.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe peaches, halved and pitted
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese
- 1/4 cup toasted pecans or walnuts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for grilling)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium heat.
- Brush peaches with olive oil and grill cut-side down for 2–3 minutes.
- Remove peaches, cool slightly, and slice into wedges.
- Whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to make dressing.
- Arrange greens on a plate or bowl.
- Add grilled peaches, blueberries, cheese, and nuts.
- Drizzle dressing over salad.
- Toss gently and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use firm ripe peaches for best grilling results.
- Toast nuts for enhanced flavor.
- Add dressing just before serving to prevent sogginess.
- Customize with proteins like chicken or tofu.
- Store components separately for freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
