Warm Salad of Grilled Peaches, Prosciutto, and Mozzarella
Indulge in the delightful balance of sweet and savory with this Warm Salad of Grilled Peaches, Prosciutto, and Mozzarella. Perfect for a sophisticated yet easy-to-prepare meal that showcases the fresh flavors of Mediterranean cuisine.
Equipment
- Grill or grill pan
- Knife and cutting board
- Serving platter
- Pastry brush
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 4 ripe peaches, halved and pitted approx. 24 oz or 680 g
- 8 slices prosciutto approx. 4 oz or 113 g
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella torn into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil plus extra for drizzling
- 1 tbsp balsamic glaze
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves torn
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 5 oz Mixed salad greens for serving, approx. 140 g
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Brush the cut sides of the peaches with olive oil and place them on the grill, cut side down. Grill for about 4-5 minutes, or until the peaches have nice grill marks and begin to soften.
- Carefully turn the peaches over and grill for an additional 2-3 minutes. Remove from the grill and let them cool slightly before slicing into wedges.
- On a serving platter, arrange the mixed salad greens as a bed for the other ingredients.
- Drape the slices of prosciutto over the greens, creating small ruffles or rolls for texture.
- Scatter the torn mozzarella pieces over the salad greens and prosciutto.
- Place the warm grilled peach slices among the prosciutto and mozzarella.
- Drizzle the entire salad with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze.
- Sprinkle torn basil leaves over the salad for a fresh, herby aroma.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately while the peaches are still warm.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, omit the prosciutto and add grilled zucchini or eggplant.
If balsamic glaze is not available, reduce balsamic vinegar by simmering until thickened.
The peaches can also be grilled on a stovetop grill pan if outdoor grilling is not an option.
Ensure peaches are ripe but firm to hold their shape while grilling.