Description

A vibrant and refreshing Grilled Peach Blueberry Salad featuring juicy grilled peaches, fresh blueberries, mixed greens, tangy feta cheese, and toasted nuts, all tossed in a sweet and tangy balsamic honey dressing. Perfect as a light lunch, appetizer, or side dish ready in just 15 minutes.

Ingredients

Fruits

4 ripe peaches (halved and pitted)
1 cup fresh blueberries

Greens & Cheese

4 cups mixed greens (such as arugula, spinach, or spring mix)
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)

Nuts

1/4 cup toasted pecans or walnuts (roughly chopped)

Dressing

1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Prepare the Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grill grates to prevent the peaches from sticking during grilling.
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 develop nice grill marks and soften slightly. Remove from the grill and let them cool slightly before slicing each half into wedges.
Make the Dressing: In a small bowl or jar with a lid, combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Whisk or shake thoroughly until the dressing is well blended.
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 prepared dressing evenly over the salad. Toss gently to combine, making sure all components are coated with the flavorful dressing.
Serve: Serve the salad immediately to enjoy the fresh and bright flavors as a delicious appetizer, side dish, or light lunch.

Notes

Choose ripe but firm peaches for best grilling results.
To toast nuts, place them in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and lightly browned.
Feta cheese is optional but adds a nice creamy, tangy contrast to the sweet and savory flavors.
You can substitute honey with maple syrup for a vegan alternative.
For a smoky flavor, use a charcoal grill or add wood chips to a gas grill.
If you don’t have a grill, you can grill the peaches on a grill pan or roast them in the oven at 400°F for 8-10 minutes.