Savory Grilled Peach Salad
A delightful summer salad featuring grilled peaches, chicken, and fresh greens, drizzled with a homemade basil vinaigrette.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe peaches, halved and pitted
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 4 cups salad greens (spinach, arugula, or mixed greens)
- 2 cups grilled vegetables (zucchini, bell peppers, asparagus)
- 1 medium red onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your peaches: Cut the peaches in half and remove the pit. Drizzle with honey or sprinkle with cinnamon if desired.
- Grill the chicken: Season the chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, and basil. Marinate for at least 20 minutes. Grill over medium-high heat for about 6-7 minutes per side until cooked.
- Grill the peaches: Toss halved peaches on the grill, cut side down, for about 3-4 minutes until grill marks appear.
- Prepare the salad: In a large bowl, combine salad greens, grilled veggies, sliced chicken, and halved peaches.
- Make the basil vinaigrette: Combine basil, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a jar. Shake until combined.
- Drizzle and serve: Drizzle vinaigrette over the salad, toss gently, and enjoy!
Notes
For added flavor, serve with a side of crusty bread or a light white wine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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