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Grilled Peach Salad

Modified: Mar 2, 2025 · Published: Aug 30, 2021 by Nosheen Babar · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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This grilled peach salad is perfect for a light summer lunch or a side for your favorite grilled meats. It's prepared using a homemade sweet, spicy balsamic vinaigrette and air-fried spiced pecans in just 20 minutes.

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Leafy green salads are traditionally absent from Pakistani cuisine. Our palate is accustomed to richly spiced curries, heavily laden with meat and vegetables. However, I love salads and am always trying to find ways to incorporate them into my family's diet.

I like to add some of the bold flavors I'm accustomed to enjoying by making my dressings from scratch. The sweet and spicy pecans, made from scratch, add bold flavor and texture to this salad.

I love this grilled peach salad with chicken malai tikka, easy chicken tikka boti, or tandoori chicken.

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Why you'll love this recipe

  • Nutritious meal - This salad is so delicious it's hard to remember that it's also very healthy.
  • Bold flavor—The homemade dressing and toasted pecans, which use spices and flavors inherent in Pakistani cuisine, make this salad anything but boring.
  • Perfect summer recipe: Fresh, juicy peaches, seasonal blueberries, and crispy greens combine to create a refreshing meal for the heat.
  • Make-ahead recipe - Prepare the dressing and pecans a day or two ahead of time. Grill the peaches a few hours before serving the salad, and assemble everything before eating it.

Ingredient notes

While this salad may seem complicated, most of the ingredients needed for this recipe are easy to source, and everything comes together quickly.

The salad ingredients

The ingredients to make a grilled peach salad are resting on a white kitchen counter in assorted bowls.
  • The greens—Use your favorite mix of greens. Arugula and spinach are my favorites, but whatever is available at the supermarket works. Add some microgreens for a nutritious and beautiful finish.
  • The fruit - The blueberries add flavor and color to this grilled peach salad.
  • The dressing - A sweet and spicy homemade balsamic vinaigrette adds a punch that makes this salad unforgettable.
  • The pecans - Homemade spiced pecans add texture and a contrast in flavor.

The dressing ingredients

The measured ingredients to make a spicy balsamic vinaigrette  are resting on a kitchen counter, ready to be mixed.
  • Oil & Vinegar - Infused oils and vinegar are a great way to create salad dressings from scratch. With no additives or preservatives, this full-bodied dressing is healthier than store-bought.
  • Serrano - Crushed serrano chilies add an earthy, smoky, and spicy taste.
  • Honey - Sweet honey adds density and balances all the other flavors.
  • Lime - Tart and tangy fresh lime juice brings the dressing to a perfect finish.

Spiced pecan ingredients

Ingredients to make spiced glazed pecans are spread out on a kitchen counter.
  • Pecans—Living in Mississippi, I've grown to love pecans and find them perfect for this grilled peach salad.
  • Oil - For the toasted pecans, Use extra light virgin olive oil, as it has a high smoke point. Alternate options are provided in the recipe card if this is not available.
  • Seasoning - Salt and paprika are combined to season the nuts.
  • Sugar - Dark brown sugar adds a depth of flavor, while confectioner sugar helps absorb moisture and keeps the nuts crispy.

Please see the recipe card at the bottom of this post for the complete list of ingredients, measurements, and recipe instructions.

Substitutions & variations

  • Use different nuts - Walnuts or pistachios make great substitutes for the pecans in this grilled peach salad.
  • Add maple syrup - Swap the honey for maple syrup to make this salad vegan.
  • Switch up the fruits - Use nectarines and blackberries instead of peaches and blueberries.
  • Garnish with edible flowers - These are a beautiful addition to any salad, and I love adding them whenever possible.

Step-by-step instructions

A white bowl is filled with pecans, salt, paprika, confectioner sugar and dark brown sugar for a toasted pecan recipe.

First step - Place the pecan halves in a small mixing bowl. Add all the dry ingredients, tossing well to mix.

Pecans are being mixed with olive oil and a few other ingredients for a toasted pecan recipe.

Second step - Add in the oil next and mix well. Spread the nuts on a foil-lined air fryer tray and cook for 5 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

A crushed serrano chili is resting in a mortar, ready to be mixed in a salad dressing.

Third step - Crush the serrano chilies in a mortar and pestle and mix them with all the other ingredients for the dressing. Whisk well and set aside.

Sliced peaches are being grilled in a pan, for a salad recipe.

Fourth step - Slice each peach into eight slices, with the skin on. Preheat a grill pan with non-stick spray and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side.

Expert Tips

  • Choose the right peaches - Buy slightly firm peaches for this grilled peach salad, as they are easier to handle.
  • Get those grill marks - Don't flip the slices too soon to ensure that you get proper sear marks on both sides.
  • Let the peaches rest - After grilling, let them sit for a few minutes to soften and release some natural juices. Add this juice to the grilled peach salad for a more intense peach flavor.
  • Use some fat - Adding some oil or, at a minimum, some nonstick spray helps prevent the peaches from sticking to the grill pan.

Recipe FAQS

What protein can I add to this salad?

Add some chicken, fish, or steak to the salad for a heartier meal. If you want to keep the salad meat-free, try feta, goat cheese, or blue cheese. If you're looking for a vegan option, add chickpeas, edamame, pumpkin seeds, quinoa, or flaxseed.

Can I make this without grilling the peaches?

Grilling the peaches releases their natural sugars. As these sugars rise to the surface, they get caramelized, adding an intense flavor. I highly recommend spending a few extra minutes and grilling them.

Can I make the spiced pecans without an air fryer?

The pecans can be toasted in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes or cooked in a skillet. Add all of the ingredients to the skillet and let the sugar melt. Toss in the nuts and cook for 3-5 minutes until the nuts are coated with the mixture and smell toasted. Remove onto a parchment-lined sheet pan and let the nuts cool before using.

How do I store my leftovers?

It's best to eat the salad within an hour of making it as it can get soggy the longer it sits. I usually store the dressing in an airtight container in the fridge and the nuts in a Ziploc bag on the kitchen counter for up to 2 weeks and assemble the salad as needed.

A plated grilled peach salad with blueberries and spiced, glazed pecans, is ready to be served.

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Grilled Peach Salad Recipe

Nosheen Babar
This grilled peach salad recipe is a perfect mix of seasonal fruit and vegetables, a sweet and spicy homemade dressing, and spiced pecans.
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 482 kcal

Ingredients
  

Air Fryer Spiced Pecans

  • 1 cup pecan halves
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil (see notes)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon confectioners sugar (see notes)
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ cup dark brown sugar

Sweet & Spicy Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette

  • 1 serrano chili pepper (see notes)
  • 1 lime
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon mustard
  • ¼ cup honey (see notes)
  • 2 tablespoon extra light virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon chili infused olive oil (see notes)
  • 2 tablespoon pomegranate balsamic vinegar (see notes)

Grilled Peach & Blueberry Salad

  • 4 cups baby spinach & arugula mix
  • ½ cup microgreens (optional)
  • ½ cup sweet & spicy honey balsamic vinaigrette
  • nonstick spray
  • 2 peaches (see notes)
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 cup air fryer spiced pecans (see notes)

Instructions
 

Air Fryer Spiced Pecans

  • Measure 1 cup Pecan halves into a mixing bowl
  • Add in the olive oil, salt, paprika, confectioners sugar and brown sugar and toss well
  • Line your air fryer basket with some foil and spread the mixture on it
  • Cook @ 300° Fahrenheit for 5 minutes to toast the pecans.
  • Take out of the air fryer and set aside to cool before using.

Sweet & Spicy Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette

  • Roughly chop the serrano chili and mash it using a mortar and pestle. (see notes)
  • Squeeze the juice of the lime and mix it with the crushed chili.
  • Add in all of the other ingredients and whisk well. (see notes)

Grilled Peach & Blueberry Salad

  • Mix the salad mix and the micro greens and toss with the dressing.
  • Heat a grill pan and spray with the non stick spray
  • Slice the peaches and grill for 2-3 minutes on each side till you get the desired sear marks, and then set them aside to cool slightly. (see notes)
  • Add the blueberries and pecans.
  • Gently scatter the peaches and drizzle any juice on the salad to give it extra flavor.

Notes

Extra light virgin olive oil - Extra light virgin olive oil is the only type of EVOO with a high smoke point. If you can't source it, use an alternative like avocado, peanut, or sunflower oil.
Confectioner sugar - This sugar has some cornstarch added, which helps absorb moisture. This recipe pairs it with brown sugar to help keep the nuts crisp.
Serrano chili - These add a pleasant and welcome kick to the dressing without making it too spicy. If you're not a fan of chilies, deseed the pepper or omit it altogether.
Honey - This helps balance all the other flavors in the dressing. Maple syrup can be used as a substitute, especially if you want this salad to be vegan. 
Infused oil and vinegar - I love using these in my cooking. I have an assortment from the Vignoli Italian food anthology and use them as needed for dressings and marinades. 
Peaches - Buy a little firm peaches, as these grill better. Cut these into eight pieces for best results, and use oil or nonstick spray when you grill them. The peaches will stick to the pan without some fat as the sugars are released and caramelize. Make sure to wait to flip the slices over until 3-4 minutes have passed to get good grill marks.
Pecans—You can use store-bought glazed pecans, but I highly recommend making these. I love the leftovers for snacks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 482kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 4gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 21gSodium: 394mgPotassium: 297mgFiber: 4gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 1589IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 56mgIron: 2mg
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