Grilling fruit is a great way to bring out its natural sweetness. This Summer Salad with Grilled peaches is delicious, refreshing, full of color, and flavor. It is also a complete 1:1:1 salad that is light AND satisfying! The only prep you actually have to do is grill the peaches!
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 large, firm peaches, halved,
- Avocado oil cooking spray
- 6 cups of baby arugula
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons roasted, unsalted sunflower seed kernels
- 3/4-ounce Parmesan-Reggiano cheese, shaved (about 1/4 cup)
- Balsamic vinaigrette of your choice
Directions:
To make the grilled peaches: If you don’t have a grill, you can also use an indoor grill pan
- Spray your grilling pan with avocado oil spray.
- Whisk together avocado oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl until combined. Brush peaches evenly with a small amount of the dressing (about 1 teaspoon total).
- Place peaches on a grill pan, cut side down over direct heat over the burner turned to medium-high) until the fruit has developed grill marks and started to soften, about 4 to 5 minutes.
- Brush the tops of the peaches with oil, turn over and continue cooking, another 4 to 5 minutes.
Final Preparation:
- Combine arugula in a medium bowl. Toss in dressing to coat. Arrange on a platter, and top with peaches, blackberries, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, and cheese.