Name: Grilled Peach Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 fresh peaches (halved and pitted (445g, uncut) $2.32*); ¼ cup vegetable oil (divided, $0.15); 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar ($0.24); 1 garlic clove (minced (1 tsp) $0.06); 1 tsp Dijon mustard ($0.02); 1 tsp granulated sugar ($0.01); ¼ tsp salt ($0.01); ¼ tsp black pepper (freshly cracked, $0.04); 5 oz. mixed greens ($2.98); ¼ red onion (sliced thinly, (85g, ¼ cup) $0.27); ⅓ cup almonds (toasted and sliced (35g) $0.92); 2 oz. goat cheese (crumbled, (¼ cup) $1.49)

Juicy grilled peaches, creamy goat cheese, almonds, and a homemade balsamic vinaigrette make this Grilled Peach Salad a must-try for peach season.

Ingredients

4 fresh peaches (halved and pitted (445g, uncut) $2.32*)

¼ cup vegetable oil (divided, $0.15)

2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar ($0.24)

1 garlic clove (minced (1 tsp) $0.06)

1 tsp Dijon mustard ($0.02)

1 tsp granulated sugar ($0.01)

¼ tsp salt ($0.01)

¼ tsp black pepper (freshly cracked, $0.04)

5 oz. mixed greens ($2.98)

¼ red onion (sliced thinly, (85g, ¼ cup) $0.27)

⅓ cup almonds (toasted and sliced (35g) $0.92)

2 oz. goat cheese (crumbled, (¼ cup) $1.49)

Instructions

1 Gather and prepare all ingredients. Preheat the grill to 400°F.

2 Cut the peaches

3 Carefully cut around each peach and remove the pit.

4 Brush the cut sides of the peaches with 1 Tbsp of oil and set aside.

5 Grill the peaches

6 Once the grill is hot, place the peaches, cut side down, on the grill. Grill, undisturbed, for 2-3 minutes until it softens and grill marks form.

7 Using a pair of tongs**, carefully remove the peaches. Let them cool, then cut them into third slices and set aside.

8 Make the dressing

9 To make the vinaigrette, add the balsamic vinegar, garlic, Dijon mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper to a small bowl. Whisk until combined.

10 While constantly whisking, slowly pour the remaining oil into the bowl until smooth.

11 Plate the mixed greens on a platter or 4 individual plates. Artfully top the salad with grilled peaches, red onions, almonds, and goat cheese. Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette on top and serve immediately.