Grilled Peach Summer Salad with Maple Vinaigrette
This vibrant Grilled Peach Summer Salad with Maple Vinaigrette combines smoky grilled peaches, fresh greens, raspberries, goat cheese, and maple glazed pecans tossed in a sweet and tangy homemade vinaigrette. It’s a fresh, colorful salad perfect for warm-weather lunches and dinners.
Calories:
Ingredients
For the Maple Vinaigrette
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Salad
- 4 peaches cut into quarters
- Olive oil for brushing
- Kosher salt to taste
- 4 ounces mixed salad greens about 5 cups
- 1 cup raspberries
- ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
- 3 ounces crumbled goat cheese
- ½ cup maple glazed pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the grill on high heat, then reduce to medium-high once fully heated. This helps the peaches char nicely without burning.
- Whisk together olive oil, sherry vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, kosher salt, and black pepper until smooth and slightly thickened. If the dressing separates quickly, whisk a little longer.
- Brush the peach quarters lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt. Grill cut side down for 4 minutes, then turn and grill another 4 minutes until lightly charred and softened.
- Transfer the peaches to a plate and let them cool for a few minutes so they don’t wilt the greens.
- Fill a large bowl with mixed greens, then add raspberries, sliced red onion, and grilled peaches. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the top and gently toss until coated.
- Finish with crumbled goat cheese and maple glazed pecans. Serve immediately while the peaches are slightly warm and the greens stay crisp.