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If you thought side salads were boring plate fillers, think again! This Grilled Peach Tomato Salad with Mozzarella is not just beautiful to look at, it's full of fresh and juicy flavors, sweet and tangy with interesting contrasting textures.
The simple honey dressing compliments the sweet fresh peaches while the juicy cherry tomatoes, lime juice, and seasoning add balance. It is a delicious combination and it is sure to become one of your favorite Summer Salads!
Toss in some pumpkin seeds (raw or toasted) with slices of creamy mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan for added decadence and depth of flavor!
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Few Ingredients. This Caprese-inspired peach salad uses simple ingredients that are vibrant in color and full of fresh flavors. If you combine a grilled peach salad with a tomato salad, then you have this Grilled Peach Tomato Salad.
- Quick. 5 minutes is all you need to make this Summer salad from scratch! 10- 15 minutes if you choose to grill the peaches before adding them to the salad.
- Side Dish. You can enjoy this peach tomato salad as a side dish with an array of meaty options or serve it as a light main meal.
🔍 Recipe at a Glance
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| 🔪 Prep Time: | 10 minutes |
| 🔥 Cook Time: | 5 minutes |
| ⏲️ Total Time: | 15 minutes |
| 🍽️ Servings: | 4 |
| ⚡Calories: | 318 kcal |
| 🌟Difficulty: | Easy |
Why This Recipe Works
- Easy Instructions. This peach salad recipe includes step-by-step instructions with photos for making the salad from scratch. There's no way that you'll get lost along the way.
- Fresh Ingredients. Most of the ingredients used in this recipe are likely to already be in your pantry (especially if you love fresh produce like mixed greens and fruit), and if not, are readily accessible in your local grocery store.
- Quick To Make. You only need to spare 5 to 10 minutes of your time to make this salad!
- Tips and Tricks. You don't need to scroll too far before coming across helpful recipe tips and tricks to make your salad assembly stress-free and enjoyable.
- Tried and True. I've been making this Summer salad for my family and friends for years which means that you can trust that I'm guiding you from tried and true techniques and processes.
- Recipe variations have been included in case you want to mix things up or try something new to keep things interesting for yourself and the family.
- Serving suggestions are provided in this recipe that you can use to either enjoy this fresh salad as a side dish or light main meal.
What You’ll Need To Make Grilled Peach Tomato Salad
Ingredients
For The Salad
- Peaches – I've used large peaches that are ripe and firm for this recipe. The skin is left on for texture but be sure to wash them well before adding to the other salad ingredients.
- Mix greens – go ahead and use your favorite mix of greens such as spinach, kale, and arugula (rocket).
- Cherry tomatoes – washed and halved. You could also use regular tomatoes that are sliced as you would do in a traditional Caprese dish.
- Mozzarella – fresh and sliced. Other cheeses that also work well in this Summer salad include feta cheese, ricotta, and a creamy burrata.
- Pumpkin seeds – I haven't roasted the pumpkin seeds for this salad but you definitely could. Other seeds and even nuts could also be added.
- Parmesan – make sure to shred the parmesan cheese from a block instead of buying pre-shredded cheese. Freshly shredded cheese always tastes better.
FOR THE DRESSING
- Honey – I recommend using high-quality honey when making your dressing. For a vegan dressing, use maple syrup instead.
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Lime juice – I highly recommend using the juice freshly squeezed from a lime although you could use bottled lime if absolutely necessary. If you don’t have lime juice, then you could use lemon juice instead.
- Sea salt
- Ground black pepper
See full list of ingredients with quantities in the recipe card below.
Equipment
- Outdoor Grill
- Grill Pan
- Grill Brush
- Pastry Brush
How To Grill Peaches
If you would like to grill the peaches before adding them to the salad (this step is optional), then here are the instructions on how to grill peaches.
- Preheat the stove or grill to high heat.
- Brush a grill pan with oil or spray with cooking spray or prepare a grill.
- Place the peach halves facing sliced side down on the grill pan (or grill) and cook for about 5 minutes or until the peaches are heated and have grill marks.
- Remove the peaches from the grill pan and place the sliced side up on a plate.
How To Make Peach Tomato Salad
- Prep the Ingredients:
- Slice the peaches, tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese.
- Make the Salad: In a large bowl, add the following ingredients:
- Mixed greens
- Fresh Peaches
- Cherry tomatoes
- Mozzarella
- Pumpkin seeds
- Parmesan
Recipe Tips
- Double It. You could easily double the recipe ingredients if you plan to serve this peach salad to a larger crowd or if you want to enjoy it as a main meal.
- Leftover Dressing. Any leftover dressing can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week to be used in other salads and dishes. The peach salad ingredients, however, will start to wilt and become soggy after 2 days which is why you should use up any leftover salad as soon as possible.
- Grill It. If you want that grilled effect for this Summer salad, then lightly grill the peach slices on each side on a grill pan before assembling the salad.
- Pretty It Up. This peach tomato salad with mozzarella is absolutely stunning and deserves to be shown off. Choose a simple crisp white bowl or dish to serve this salad in – it will make all those fresh salad ingredients burst with color!
- Clean Greens. As with any salad recipe, always wash your fresh produce well to reduce the risk of any residue grit getting into the assembled salad.
Variations
- Cheese Change-Up. If you don't enjoy mozzarella or you'd like to add in a mixture of cheeses, consider using feta, ricotta, or burrata – they are all great flavor options for this peach salad.
- Substitute Fruits. Other fruits can be used in this Summer salad such as fresh strawberries, cherries, or blueberries.
- Substitute Other Greens. You can use other greens such as fresh spinach, fresh kale, and arugula.
- Change The Seeds. I love pumpkin seeds in this recipe. Feel free to add in other seeds as well or even some nuts. You can leave them raw or toast them for a deeper flavor.
- Add Protein. If you're considering using this salad as a main meal, adding in some shredded chicken or turkey is a great way to make the meal more substantial.
- Add Croutons. For extra crunch, add baked croutons to this peach salad just prior to serving. If you add them a couple of hours before serving they could start to get soft due to the moisture in the salad.
- Go Vegan. To make this salad vegan-friendly, use a vegan-friendly cheese instead of the Mozzarella and Parmesan and use maple syrup instead of honey in the dressing.
- Bulk The Salad. Vary the salad by adding red onion and fresh basil.
- Vary The Vinaigrette. Try adding lemon juice, instead of lime juice, or maybe substitute balsamic vinegar for the lime juice for a unique flavor.
What To Serve With Grilled Peach Tomato Salad
This Summer salad is great as an appetizer, a side dish, or even as a light main meal.
You can serve it with crusty bread, and an array of grilled meats, casseroles, and roasts. It's easy enough to serve during the week for the family and classy enough for a special event or holiday.
FAQs
When selecting your peaches, make sure that they smell sweet, are slightly soft to the touch, and have a lovely round shape. If you look out for those qualities then you're sure to end up with delicious peaches for this Summer salad.
No. This salad is very versatile. Feel free to enjoy fresh peaches on the salad without grilling them first. They will be delicious but just won’t have the smoky flavor or grill marks.
It's a good idea to boil the pumpkin seeds before roasting them in the oven at around 350F. That way, you can ensure that the insides of the seeds are cooked too. Keep an eye on the pumpkin seeds in the oven…you want them to turn a golden color without burning.
Alternatively, you can pan-fry the pumpkin seeds in a skillet. Brush the inside of the skillet lightly with oil and then toss the pumpkin seeds while they toast until you achieve that golden hue.
Any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Any longer than that and the fresh salad ingredients will start to wilt and become soggy.
I never recommend storing a leafy salad in the freezer!
Yes! This fresh salad can be fully assembled and stored in the refrigerator up to 4 hours prior to serving. I do suggest that you leave the dressing off until ready to serve.
Another way to make this Summer salad ahead of time is to prepare certain elements of the salad and store them in separate containers in the refrigerator. For example, freshly sliced mozzarella cheese can be stored for up to 5 days in the fridge. The dressing is something else that you could make and store a couple of days in advance.
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Recipe
Grilled Peach Tomato Salad with Mozzarella
Ingredients
Salad
- 4 large yellow peaches ripe and firm
- 5 ounces mix greens of choice 140 g
- 1 cup cherry tomato halves (5.29 oz | 150 g)
- 4 oz fresh mozzarella sliced(113 g)
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
- ¼ cup parmesan shredded (0.77 oz | 22 g)
Dressing
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Sea salt
- Ground black pepper
Instructions
- Wash peaches, cut in half, and remove seeds.
Grill The Peaches (Optional)
- Preheat the stove or grill to high heat. Brush a grill pan with oil or spray with cooking spray or prepare a grill.
- Cut each half into halves.
- Place the peach halves facing sliced side down on the grill pan (or grill) and cook for about 5 minutes or until the peaches are heated and have grill marks.
- Remove the peaches from the grill pan and place the sliced side up on a plate.
Make The Peach Tomato Salad
- Cut the peaches into wedges.
- In a large bowl, add mixed greens. Add peaches, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, pumpkin seeds, and parmesan
Make The Dressing
- In a small jar, stir together honey, olive oil, lime, salt and pepper. Pour on salad individually or just before serving.
- Salad can be served immediately or stored in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
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