Description
This vibrant Grilled Peach Salad with Gorgonzola and Walnuts combines sweet, smoky grilled peaches with tangy blue cheese and crunchy toasted walnuts, served over a bed of mixed greens and finished with a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Perfect for a light, refreshing summer meal or side dish.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 3 ripe peaches, halved and pitted
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, romaine)
- 1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
- 1/3 cup toasted walnuts
- 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat to get it ready for grilling the peaches.
- Prepare Peaches: Brush the cut sides of the peach halves with olive oil to prevent sticking and enhance grilling.
- Grill Peaches: Place the peach halves cut side down on the grill. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until grill marks appear and the peaches slightly soften.
- Slice Peaches: Remove the grilled peaches from heat and slice each peach half into wedges to prepare for layering on the salad.
- Assemble Salad: In a large salad bowl or platter, arrange the mixed greens. Top with the grilled peach wedges, crumbled Gorgonzola cheese, toasted walnuts, and thinly sliced red onion.
- Add Dressing and Seasoning: Drizzle the balsamic glaze evenly over the salad, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Serve the salad immediately to enjoy the contrast of warm peaches and cool greens.
Notes
- Use toasted pecans instead of walnuts for a different nutty flavor.
- Add grilled chicken or prosciutto for extra protein and make it more substantial.
- If you prefer a less sweet dressing, substitute the balsamic glaze with a light vinaigrette.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
