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Best Grilled Peach Salad for Spring

A vibrant summer salad made with smoky grilled peaches, fresh leafy greens, creamy avocado, tangy goat cheese, crunchy pistachios, and a bright homemade basil vinaigrette.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 21 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 376
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ripe but firm peaches sliced into wedges
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 oz mixed leafy greens arugula, spinach, butter lettuce
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 medium avocado diced
  • 4 oz goat cheese or feta crumbled
  • 1/3 cup roasted salted pistachios chopped
  • 1/2 cup olive oil for vinaigrette
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped

Method
 

  1. Toss peach wedges with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  2. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
  3. Grill peaches 2–3 minutes per side until lightly charred.
  4. Remove peaches and let cool slightly.
  5. In a jar, combine olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and basil.
  6. Shake well until vinaigrette is fully emulsified.
  7. Add leafy greens to a large bowl.
  8. Drizzle with half of the vinaigrette and toss gently.
  9. Top with red onion, cherry tomatoes, avocado, and grilled peaches.
  10. Finish with goat cheese and pistachios.
  11. Serve with remaining dressing on the side.

Notes

Use firm peaches for grilling to maintain shape and achieve perfect caramelized grill marks.