What are the best peaches to use for grilling?

Choose ripe peaches that are not mushy or bruised. If possible, try to find freestone peaches instead of clingstone peaches as they are much easier to pit.

What does grilled peach taste like?

Grilled peaches are sweet and tart with complex caramel notes and light smokiness. Their texure becomes very juicy and soft once grilled.

Can you make this ahead?

Not really. We like it best when the peaches are still warm. The flavors are more pronounced and it helps to melt the chevre in the most delicious way! The peaches get very soft when they are grilled so they don't transfer to a storage container well. We have tried! If you want to prep it ahead for company, you can cut the peaches into quarters and brush them with oil. Then wrap them in plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to grill.

Grilled Peach Salad with Goat Cheese and Basil

Name: Grilled Peach Salad with Goat Cheese and Basil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 free-stone peaches, cut in quarters; 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 2 teaspoons best quality balsamic vinegar, preferably aged*; 1 ounces goat cheese, crumbled; 1 Tbl sliced basil; 1 Tbl honey; Pinch coarse or flaky salt, to taste; Urfa chili pepper, red pepper flakes or coarse ground black pepper, to taste

Description

Caramelized juicy and lightly smoky grilled peaches are simply adorned with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. They are topped with honey, chili, basil and fresh goat cheese. This grilled peach salad takes only 15 minutes to make, and is a deliciously gourmet side dish to serve for peach season.

Ingredients

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4 free-stone peaches, cut in quarters
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
2 teaspoons best quality balsamic vinegar, preferably aged*
1 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
1 Tbl sliced basil
1 Tbl honey
Pinch coarse or flaky salt, to taste
Urfa chili pepper, red pepper flakes or coarse ground black pepper, to taste

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Instructions

Preheat grill to medium heat. Meanwhile brush 2 teaspoons oil over the cut the peaches.
Grill peaches, turning occasionally, until lightly charred and softened, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a large platter.
Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and vinegar over the peaches. Crumble on goat cheese, and sprinkle with basil. Drizzle on honey and sprinkle with pepper. Serve warm or room temperature.

Notes

Aged Balsamic Vinegar: Balsamic glaze is a less expensive alternative that works great

Urfa Chili: Also known as urfa biber and is a smoky Turkish chile which is dried and ground. It has a moist oily texture and mild spiciness. Use red pepper flakes or black pepper as an alternative.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Category: salad
Method: grilling
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4 peach halves
Calories: 156
Sugar: 18 g
Fat: 8 g
Carbohydrates: 19 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 3 g