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Grilled Peach Salad

Sweet & Salty Grilled Peach Salad with Bacon

Warm up the grill and make this delicious Grilled Peach Salad! Add in the crispy bacon and grilled onion for a plate of sweet and salty amazingness.
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Course: Salad
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Tracy

Ingredients

Ingredients for Grilled Peach Salad

  • 6 Florida Peaches pits removed and cut into 1/2 - 1 inch wedges
  • 2 large sweet onions cut into 1-inch-thick slabs
  • 5 slices of bacon
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Extra-virgin olive oil for brushing the onion slices and peaches
  • Crumbled goat cheese

Ingredients for Fresh Mint and Peach Vinaigrette

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh mint
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 tablespoon honey
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 Florida peach pit removed

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees
  • Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil
  • Pour brown sugar and red pepper flakes on a large plate,mix it around
  • Coat each side of bacon in the brown sugar and red pepper mixture
  • Place the bacon on the prepared baking sheet *I place mine on a baking rack so that the grease drops down but you don't have to*
  • Bake for aprrox. 20 minutes, until caramelized (the bacon will crisp as it cools).
  • Let cool, then cut the bacon into large bite-size pieces.
  • While the bacon is baking, light the grill and heat to medium high heat.
  • Brush the onions with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Grill onions, turning occasionally, until softened and browned, approx 10 minutes.
  • Put the onions on a plate and side aside.
  • Put the peach wedges in a large bowl and pour on extra virgin olive oil, gently stir to coat the peaches.
  • Grill the peaches over moderately high heat until tender, approx 2 - 4 minutes.
  • Transfer to a plate.
  • Separate the onions into rings.
  • On a large serving plate place the grilled onion rings and grilled peaches, sprinkle on the bacon pieces and goat cheese.
  • Drizzle with Fresh Mint & Peach Vinaigrette Dressing.
  • Enjoy!

Mint & Peach Vinaigrette Instructions

  • Combine chopped mint and lemon juice in a small saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil and remove from heat.
  • Let steep for about 10 minutes.
  • Put remaining dressing ingredients (olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, salt and peach) into a high powered blender or food processor and blended thoroughly.
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