Grilled Peach Salad with Curry Pecans & Honey Vinaigrette

Here’s a delicious recipe for Grilled Peach Salad with Curry Pecans and Honey Vinaigrette:

Ingredients:

For the Salad:

• 4 ripe peaches, halved and pitted
• 8 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, and/or baby kale)
• 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese or feta cheese
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped

For the Curry Pecans:

• 1 cup pecan halves
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for a bit of heat)
• 1 tablespoon honey

For the Honey Vinaigrette:

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Prepare the Curry Pecans:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a medium bowl, toss the pecan halves with olive oil, curry powder, salt, cayenne pepper (if using), and honey until well coated.
3. Spread the pecans on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. Bake for 10-12 minutes, stirring once, until the pecans are toasted and fragrant.
5. Remove from the oven and let them cool.

Grill the Peaches:

1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
2. Lightly brush the cut sides of the peach halves with a bit of olive oil.
3. Place the peaches on the grill, cut side down, and grill for about 3-4 minutes, until grill marks appear. Flip and grill for another 2 minutes on the other side.
4. Remove from the grill and let them cool slightly. Slice each half into wedges.

Make the Honey Vinaigrette:

1. In a small bowl or a jar with a lid, combine olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
2. Whisk or shake well until the dressing is emulsified.

Assemble the Salad:

1. In a large bowl, toss the mixed greens with a bit of the honey vinaigrette to lightly coat.
2. Arrange the dressed greens on a serving platter or individual plates.
3. Top with grilled peach slices, crumbled goat cheese, red onion slices, and chopped basil.
4. Sprinkle the curry pecans over the top.
5. Drizzle additional honey vinaigrette over the salad as desired.

Enjoy your Grilled Peach Salad with Curry Pecans and Honey Vinaigrette!