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Grilled Peach Salad with Mint Pesto

Grilled Peach Salad with Mint Pesto for a Summer Escape

Enjoy a vibrant Grilled Peach Salad with Mint Pesto, a perfect summer dish that combines sweet grilled peaches, fresh greens, and homemade pesto.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dishes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 6 medium-sized Peaches Ripe peaches are best for flavor.
  • 1 cup Escarole Adds slight bitterness.
  • 4 cups Arugula Provides a peppery bite.
  • 1 cup Watercress Contributes fresh, slightly spicy flavor.
  • 8 oz Mozzarella cheese Use burrata for a creamier option.
  • 0.125 cup Pine nuts Toasted for extra flavor.
  • 0.5 lemon Juice Brightens flavors.
  • to taste Fresh ground peppercorn Enhances overall flavor.
For the Mint Basil Pesto
  • 0.5 cup Fresh basil leaves Essential for the pesto.
  • 0.5 cup Fresh mint leaves Adds refreshing flavor.
  • 1 clove Garlic Fresh garlic is preferable.
  • 0.75 cup Extra virgin olive oil Base for the pesto.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon zest Adds bright aroma.
  • to taste Kosher salt For seasoning.

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Food Processor
  • large bowl
  • Platter

Method
 

Step‑By‑Step Instructions
  1. Gently peel the peaches, slice them in half, and remove the pits. Brush cut sides with olive oil.
  2. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Grill peach halves cut side down for 3-4 minutes.
  3. In a food processor, combine basil, mint, toasted pine nuts, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
  4. In a bowl, toss arugula, escarole, and watercress with olive oil. Transfer to a platter and arrange grilled peaches and mozzarella.
  5. Sprinkle toasted pine nuts over the salad and drizzle with mint basil pesto. Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 8gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Make the pesto fresh just before serving for best taste. Let the salad sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving.

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