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Fresh, juicy grilled peaches, nutty baby arugula, crunchy walnut and creamy, tangy blue cheese make this Grilled Peach Salad the perfect summer salad!
It's summer, it's hot, the grill is on and this salad is the thing you need to be eating. I could not get enough of this salad.
Grilling the peaches gives that that slightly smoky flavors, and makes them ultra sweet and juicy. You can substitute grilled mango too!
I used Castello Danish Blue, which has a sharp blue mold taste with a fine, nutty aroma and hints of bitterness. The blue cheese complements the sweetness of the peaches perfectly. I mean, honestly, the plain peaches and blue cheese is also an awesome appetizer.
Ingredients
Baby arugula, fresh peaches, bacon, white balsamic vinegar, walnuts, blue cheese and onion and are the main ingredients.
I use the Castello Danish Blue Cheese in this recipe, but Castello has a variety of cheese with all different tastes and textures. If blue cheese isn't for you, they also have a creamy havarti or dill havarti, both of which are milder in flavor.
Castello products can be found in the specialty cheese aisle in your local grocery store.
Learn a bit more about the Castello Danish Blue.
Ingredients for Bacon Vinaigrette
Step By Step Instructions
Heat the grill to 400°F degrees.
Slice the peaches in half and remove the pits.
Lightly brush with olive oil and place on the grill.
Grill for 2-4 minutes, until peaches have light grill marks. Remove and let cool.
Slice the grilled peaches and toss in a bowl with arugula, walnuts, Castello Danish Blue Cheese, red onions and bacon vinaigrette.
How To Make Bacon Vinaigrette
Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
Expert Tips
- Brush the grill grates with oil before grilling to make sure the peaches don't stick.
- Substitute pecans for the walnuts. Use candied walnuts or candied pecans for something extra special.
- You can use frozen peaches and grill them on a grill mat or in a veggie grilling basket.
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Ingredients
- 4 whole peaches
- 3 ounces Castello Danish Blue Cheese
- 2 slices red onion quartered
- 3 cups baby arugula
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts
- Bacon vinaigrette below
Bacon Vinaigrette:
- ⅓ cup white balsamic vinegar
- 3 pieces bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Heat the grill to 400F degrees.
- Slice the peaches in half and remove the pits. Lightly brush with olive oil and place on the grill.
- Grill for 2-4 minutes, until peaches have light grill marks. Remove and let cool.
- Slice the grilled peaches and toss in a bowl with arugula, walnuts, Castello Danish Blue Cheese, red onions and bacon vinaigrette.
Bacon Vinaigrette:
- Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
Expert Tips:
- Brush the grill grates with oil before grilling to make sure the peaches don't stick.
- Substitute pecans for the walnuts. Use candied walnuts or candied pecans for something extra special.
- You can use frozen peaches and grill them on a grill mat or in a veggie grilling basket.
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