Excited to share one of MY OWN favourite summer recipes: Grilled Peaches!
plus a BONUS ! ~ a fabulous peachy summer salad!
Peaches are one of my favourite fruits and summertime I love to enjoy as many as possible! WHY? Well it’s not just the juicy delicate peachy taste; peaches are so GOOD for us! There's nothing like the feeling of that divine peachy goodness ~ so succulent that I always find myself standing over the sink in my kitchen so I won't wear the juice!! Admit it. You do it too... Maybe you have an idea for me ~ do share!
ONE large peach
* contains about 70 calories
* is highly anti-oxidant
* is a great source of Vitamin C
* is a good source of Vitamin A as well as Beta-Carotene
* contains anti-aging components like lutein and zeaxanthin
* is rich in minerals like potassium and iron
Whether you enjoy peaches as a simple tasty snack or add them it a morning ‘smoothie’,
peaches can help us to lower our daily calorie intake if we eat them often.
I love to grill peaches in place of sugary high calorie desserts during BBQ season.
Have you ever tasted GRILLED PEACHES?
This is the most decadent way to take the priceless peach to a new level!
It's EASY! If you've not tried it, you must. I can't rave enough about this special treat.
Here's what to do:
Buy peaches at your local farmers market or grocery store.
Buy organic when possible AND local for sure!
Cut the peaches in half. Remove the 'stone'.
Heat the BBQ. (or indoor grill)
Place peaches 'cut side down' on the grill.
Turn down the heat. Cover.
Grill for 4-5 minutes.
I love to use the upper rack on my BBQ and put a pan underneath which then catches the luscious juice, which can be incorporated into glazes or marinades or poured back over your 'creation' ( as above!!)
What's your preferred way to eat peaches?
I enjoy peaches in a salad too. Quick to assemble and delicious! Here's your BONUS recipe!!
Field Greens Salad with Peaches and Herbs
Ingredients
- 12 cups 3 L assorted greens* (Spinach, Boston, Leaf, Arugula, Romaine)
- 2 cups 500 mL sliced peeled blanched peaches (and/or nectarines or plums)
- ½ cup 125 mL sprigs of fresh herbs (e.g. ^thyme, tarragon, basil, marjoram)
- ½ cup 123 mL goat cheese or feta cheese or Blue cheese (optional)
Vinaigrette
- ⅓ cup 75 mL extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoon 25 mL white wine vinegar
- 1 clove Garlic local if possible, crushed
- 1 teaspoon 5 mL finely chopped fresh tarragon (or other fresh herb)
- ½ teaspoon 2 mL salt
- ¼ teaspoon 1 mL black pepper
- optional: ½ tsp 2 mL honey or maple syrup (or organic sugar)
Instructions
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Tear greens into bite-size pieces. In large mixing bowl, combine greens, peaches, plums or nectarines and herbs.
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May be assembled without fruit the night before; add fruit just before tossing with dressing.
Vinaigrette
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In food processor and using steel blade, combine oil, vinegar, garlic, tarragon, salt, sugar and pepper.
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Pour into jar and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
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Toss salad, with dressing.
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Spoon onto serving platter and serve at once.
Recipe Notes
Try this colourful summer salad with a mixture of greens.
Choose from watercress, Boston, arugula, spinach, nasturtium.
Add slivers of peaches, plums or nectarines and then toss with fresh herbs^
for additional flavour and nutrition.
Adapted from from www.foodland.gov.on.ca website
*or wild greens!!
How do you enjoy PEACHES?? I'd love to hear all about it!
The Food Hunter
simple and delicious!
Carol Little
Some of the best things are! How are you Theresa??
Elaina Newton
Haha, yes I do eat peaches over my sink. I always try to save them for recipes, but they never last that long. I've only gotten as far as pan-frying them (so yummy). I'll try to save some this summer to try your salad recipe. :)
Marjorie
Yum! One of my favorite summer desserts too!
J+E | Real Simple Good
Gilled peaches sound great! We had some on kabobs a while ago. We love the little bit of char and smoky flavor with the natural sweetness of fruit!
Carol Little
Oh.. I've never made a kebab with peaches.. Great idea! Thanks!
Emily @ Recipes to Nourish
This sounds delicious! I love peaches. I bet they taste so good grilled and on a salad.
Carol Little
They do!
linda spiker
Yummy! grilled peaches are a fave!
Carol Little
Such an easy to make and yummy decadent dessert!
Lindsey Dietz
Mmmmm....I bet some homemade vanilla ice cream would be in order, too. ;)
Carol Little
I confess that I have enjoyed it that way!!
Anna@GreenTalk
I can't wait until my peaches ripen so I can try this recipe. I adore peaches any way you serve them!
Carol Little
Hope you like this and enjoy to the fullest!!
Anya
What a lovely dish! Love peaches though never tried them grilled.
Carol Little
HOpe you'll try them like this Anya!
Megan Stevens
These look SO good. Thank you for the recipe and idea!
Carol Little
Hope you enjoy Megan. Thanks. I owe you 1001 recipes!
Yolanda Weictz
I want to tell you that I made these peaches after reading your recipe and it was delicious, in fact it was so good that I made them ahead of time and took them to our family BBQ and they were a big hit.
Yolanda Weictz
carollittle
Very glad to hear that you enjoyed the grilled peaches.
I've recently enjoyed them in an arugula salad with a little Blue Cheese and walnuts. So many great ways to enjoy these. Thanks for your feedback, Yolanda!