Caprese Grilled Peach Salad

My Caprese Grilled Peach Salad recipe is the best of summer on a plate.  Tree-ripened grilled peaches, creamy mozzarella, pine nuts, arugula and a homemade basil vinaigrette make this summer grilled salad shine.  This all comes together in less than 20 minutes!

Caprese Grilled Peach Salad Recipe

My Caprese Grilled Peach Salad recipe brings together my two favorite foods of summer... peach and anything Caprese.  The flavors in this are simply dreamy and I promise this will be one recipe everyone will love.

I've been wanting to try grilled peaches for a long time and I'm not sure what was holding me back.  I finally got around to grilling peaches and holy smokes-- I'm addicted.  If you haven't tried them yet promise me you will give them a shot. They are little bites of foodie joy!

I decided to combine my newfound love of grilled peaches and Caprese salad and this Caprese Grilled Peach Salad recipe was born.  You'll want to add this to your menu before the end of the peach season.  This swoon-worthy recipe will have everyone asking for seconds.

Why You'll Love This Grilled Peach Salad...

This Grilled Peach Salad is special because it's so easy to make but really is a showstopper at dinner.  This salad not only tastes amazing, but it's so pretty too. It's certainly gorgeous enough to serve at a dinner party or cookout BUT is simple enough to enjoy on any weeknight.

The star of this salad is grilled peaches, but the simple secondary ingredients are the perfect complement to this summer fruit.  I kept the rest of the salad simple using fresh arugula, toasted pine nuts, fresh mozzarella, my Basil Vinaigrette Dressing, and a balsamic glaze.

If you're feeling fancy splurge on some fresh burrata for a simply sinful experience.

It all comes together in less than 20 minutes and you don't have to heat up the oven.

Ingredients:

This Caprese Grilled Peach Salad comes together with just a few ingredients.

• Peaches: You'll want ripe, but still firm peaches for grilling.  The super-soft ones will not hold up as well.
• Fresh Mozzarella: Use your favorite creamy fresh mozzarella.  Burrata will also be delicious.
• Fresh Basil: You'll need fresh basil leaves for this recipe.  Dried will not work.
• Arugula: I love adding a leafy green base to this Grilled Peach Salad.  The peppery arugula is the perfect addition.
• Pine Nuts: Pine nuts add just a bit of nutty crunch to the salad.  Pistachios would also be delicious.
• Basil Vinaigrette: I like tossing my arugula in my homemade Basil Vinaigrette.  If you are short on time you can also toss the greens in a touch of olive oil, lemon, salt, and pepper.
• Balsamic Glaze: You can make your own balsamic glaze or buy a quality one online.
• Olive Oil: You'll need just a touch of olive oil to grill the peaches.

How to Make Caprese Grilled Peach Salad:

How to Grill Peaches for Salad:

1. Heat the grill to medium-high.
2. Lightly brush the peaches with olive oil.
3. Place the peaches on the grill and don't move them.   Allow them to cook for 3-4 minutes or until you start to get the grill marks and they start to caramelize.  The trick to getting the nice grill marks is to not move them around.
4. Repeat on the other side.  Remove from the grill.

How to Assemble the Salad:

1. Toss the arugula in the Basil Vinaigrette.
2. Lay the arugula out on your dish.
3. Carefully top the greens with the grilled peaches, sliced fresh mozzarella, pine nuts, and fresh basil.
4. Add a generous drizzle of balsamic glaze on the top.

This Grilled Peach and Arugala Salad is Healthy & Delicious!

This Caprese Grilled Peach Salad recipe is so crazy simple to make and an absolute showstopper.  There's something dreamy about the way the caramelized peaches, creamy mozzarella, earthy pine nuts, herby basil vinaigrette, and the slightly sweet, yet rich balsamic glaze come together.  It's honestly a surprising combination, but one of my favorite recipes are made in a long time.

This unexpected salad is totally worth your time. I hope you'll get a chance to try it and let me know what you think. As always, I love to hear your initial impressions in the comments.

More Peach Recipes to Love:

• Peach Cobbler Overnight Oats
• Peaches and Cream Smoothie
• Fresh Peach Salsa
• Cedar Plank Salmon with Peach Salsa
• Peach Caprese Salad

More Caprese Recipes to Love:

• Caprese Pasta Salad
• Avocado Caprese Salad
• Strawberry Caprese Salad
• Blueberry Caprese Salad
• Caprese Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
• Caprese Crustless Quiche

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Grilled Peach Salad recipe

Julie Wunder

My Caprese Grilled Peach Salad recipe is the best of summer on a plate.  Tree-ripened grilled peaches, creamy mozzarella, pine nuts, arugula and a homemade basil vinaigrette make this summer grilled salad shine.  This all comes together in less than 20 minutes!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Servings 2 servings

Calories 129 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 2 firm, but ripe peaches, cut in wedges
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 2 cups arugula
• 1 -2 homemade basil vinaigrette **
• 1 tablespoon pine nuts, toasted
• 1 ball fresh mozzarella, cut in wedges **
• 1-2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
• garnish: fresh basil leaves

Instructions

 

How to Grill Peaches for Salad:

• Heat the grill to medium-high.
• Lightly brush the peaches with the olive oil. Place the peaches on the grill and don't move them. Allow them to cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until grill marks form and the peaches start to caramelize. Repeat on the other side.

How to Assemble the Salad:

• While the peaches are grilling, toss the arugula in the basil vinaigrette.
• Put the greens in a bed on your serving plate.
• Top with the grilled peaches, sliced mozzarella and pine nuts. Drizzle with balsamic glaze.
• Serve immediately.

Notes

** Homemade Basil Vinaigrette Recipe HERE!

* If you don't have the time to make the basil dressing you can also toss the arugula in olive oil and salt. The basil dressing is a great addition though!

* This recipe would also be dreamy with burrata.

This Grilled Peach Salad is best eaten immediately.  Leftovers will not store well.

Nutrition

Calories: 129kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 9mgPotassium: 389mgFiber: 3gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 968IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 1mg

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