Peach season is almost over – Make Grilled Peach Salad now!
Local peaches are almost out of season in Pennsylvania, so if you want to savor the last few bites of this juicy and fragrant fruit before they are gone, Grilled Peach, Tomato and Fresh Mozzarella Salad is the perfect recipe to try. It is an adaptation of a recipe from Magnolia Table, Peach Caprese Salad. We have added a slight twist that takes this recipe over the top, bursting with fresh summer flavors that can’t be reproduced later in the year. Savor the moment and capture the exquisite flavors of summer today!
Grilled Peach, Tomato and Mozzarella Salad
Ingredients
- ½ cup champagne vinegar
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 yellow peaches
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella
- 10 fresh basil leaves torn
- 1 teaspoon flaky salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons bourbon
- 1/4 cup butter melted
Instructions
- In an 8-ounce screw-top jar, combine the vinegar and olive oil. Screw on the lid and shake well. Refrigerate until well chilled. The dressing can be made ahead and stored in the jar in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Remove the pits from the peaches and cut the fruit into quarters. Brush with the bourbon/butter mixture. place on grill cut side down for about 2 minutes or until grill marks appear. Flip peaches so that each size gets grill marks. Remove from grill and allow to cool. Once cooled, cut into ½-¾" bites. If the skin easily slips off, remove it, otherwise leave it on.
- Drain the mozzarella if necessary and pat it dry. Use a sharp knife to cut it into ½" bites, if not using pearls or ciliegini.
- Cut the tomatoes in half.
- Add the peaches, mozzarella and tomatoes to a serving bowl and toss with the dressing. Mix in the basil and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
If you are a fan of pecans, this recipe is delicious with toasted pecans sprinkled in at the last minute. They do tend to get soggy if you add them too far in advance. Also, this recipe gets better, after about an hour of sitting, however, don’t be alarmed if it gets soupy. The juices from the peaches and tomatoes will release.