Grilled Peach Goat Cheese Salad (Print Version)

Juicy grilled peaches, greens, goat cheese, and pecans combine in a sweet and savory summer salad.

# What You'll Need:

→ Salad Base

01 - 3 ripe peaches, halved and pitted
02 - 4 cups mixed salad greens

→ Toppings

03 - 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
04 - 1/4 cup candied pecans

→ Dressing

05 - 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
02 - Place peach halves cut side down on the grill and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until grill marks appear and peaches are lightly caramelized.
03 - In a large salad bowl, gently toss the mixed salad greens with the balsamic vinaigrette until evenly coated.
04 - Arrange the grilled peach halves on top of the dressed greens, then evenly distribute the crumbled goat cheese and candied pecans.
05 - Serve immediately while peaches are warm.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Uses just five ingredients you can find at any store
  • Comes together in fifteen minutes
  • Bright tangy sweet and creamy with crunchy texture in every bite
  • Ideal for potlucks or fast weeknight dinners
02 -
  • Peaches caramelize and sweeten on the grill
  • Goat cheese brings creamy tang to balance the flavors
  • Candied pecans add irresistible texture and crunch
03 -
  • Always use just-ripe peaches so they do not fall apart on the grill
  • Let your goat cheese sit out for ten minutes so it crumbles easily and absorbs the warmth from the fruit
  • Do not walk away from the grill those sugars go from caramelized to burnt fast