Description

This Juicy Grilled Peach Blueberry Salad with Tangy Balsamic Bliss is a vibrant and refreshing dish perfect for warm-weather meals. Featuring naturally sweet grilled peaches, fresh blueberries, mixed greens, and a zesty balsamic honey dressing, it balances flavors and textures beautifully. The addition of toasted nuts and optional crumbled feta adds a delightful crunch and creamy tang, making it an elegant yet simple salad ideal as a light lunch, side, or appetizer.

Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

4 ripe peaches, halved and pitted
1 cup fresh blueberries
4 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, spring mix)
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
¼ cup toasted pecans or walnuts, roughly chopped

Dressing Ingredients

¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Prepare the Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grill grates using a paper towel dipped in olive oil to prevent the peaches from sticking during cooking.
Grill the Peaches: Brush the cut sides of the peach halves with olive oil. Place them cut side down on the hot grill and cook for 3-4 minutes until grill marks appear and the fruit softens slightly. Remove from the grill and let cool before slicing into wedges.
Make the Dressing: In a small bowl or sealed jar, combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Whisk or shake vigorously until the dressing is well emulsified and smooth.
Assemble the Salad: In a large mixing bowl, place the mixed greens as the base. Arrange the grilled peach wedges, fresh blueberries, crumbled feta cheese if using, and toasted nuts evenly over the greens.
Dress the Salad: Drizzle the prepared balsamic dressing evenly over the salad. Gently toss to coat all ingredients without bruising the fruit or greens, preserving their texture and appearance.
Serve Immediately: Serve the salad fresh as a light lunch, side dish, or elegant appetizer to enjoy the vibrant flavors and textures at their best.

Notes

Ensure peaches are ripe but firm for best grilling results without them falling apart.
Use toasted pecans or walnuts for extra crunch and flavor; walnuts add a earthier note while pecans are slightly sweeter.
Feta cheese is optional but adds a creamy tang that complements the sweetness of the fruit.
The salad is best served immediately after assembling to maintain freshness and texture.
You can substitute honey with maple syrup for a vegan-friendly dressing alternative.
To make the salad gluten-free and low in fat, keep the feta optional and moderate the amount of nuts and olive oil dressing.