Grilled Peach Blueberry Salad
This Grilled Peach Blueberry Salad is a light, flavorful dish perfect for summer meals, barbecues, or as a refreshing starter. Enjoy!
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 4 ripe peaches halved and pitted
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 4 cups mixed greens such as arugula, spinach, or spring mix
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese optional
- ¼ cup toasted pecans or walnuts roughly chopped
For the Dressing:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Grill:Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grill grates to prevent sticking.
- Grill the Peaches:Brush the cut sides of the peach halves with a little olive oil.Place the peaches cut-side down on the preheated grill. Grill for about 3-4 minutes until they have nice grill marks and are slightly softened.Remove from the grill and let cool slightly. Slice each half into wedges.
- Make the Dressing:In a small bowl or a jar with a lid, combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Whisk or shake until well combined.
- Assemble the Salad:In a large salad bowl, add the mixed greens. Top with the grilled peach wedges, fresh blueberries, crumbled feta cheese (if using), and toasted nuts.
- Dress the Salad:Drizzle the dressing over the salad. Toss gently to combine, ensuring all the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Serve:Serve the salad immediately as a refreshing and delicious appetizer, side dish, or light lunch.