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Grilled Peach Salad with Mint Pesto

Grilled Peach Salad with Mint Pesto

A delightful Grilled Peach Salad with Mint Pesto featuring vibrant flavors, perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 6 pieces Peaches medium-sized, ripe
  • 4 cups Arugula fresh
  • 2 cups Escarole chopped
  • 1 cup Water Cress fresh, chopped
  • 8 ounces Mozzarella Cheese sliced
  • 1/8 cup Pine Nuts toasted
  • 1/2 pieces Lemon juiced
  • to taste Fresh Ground Peppercorn
For the Mint Basil Pesto
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Basil Leaves packed
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Mint Leaves packed
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 3/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Zest

Equipment

  • Grill
  • food processor
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Slice peaches in half and remove pits. Brush cut sides with olive oil. Grill peaches cut-side down for about 4 minutes until softened.
  2. In a food processor, combine basil, mint, pine nuts, garlic, and lemon zest. Drizzle in olive oil while processing until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. In a large bowl, toss arugula, escarole, and watercress with a small amount of olive oil. Transfer to a platter and add grilled peaches and mozzarella.
  4. Sprinkle toasted pine nuts over the salad. Drizzle with mint basil pesto and squeeze lemon juice over the top. Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 6mg

Notes

For best flavor, use ripe peaches, grill carefully, and serve at room temperature. Feel free to add fresh berries or substitute other seasonal fruits.

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