Grilled Peach and Avocado Summer Salad
I’m going to try to contain myself but it’s going to be VERY hard so please forgive me in advance for my giddyness. In case you didn’t hear me squealing about it last week, I have a recipe featured in the June issue of SOUTHERN LIVING MAGAZINE. I’m still pinching myself.
A national PRINT magazine asked me to create a recipe for them. Thump. That was me hitting the floor when the email request came in.
I have to admit that I was surprised when they asked me to create a salad recipe. But they are Southern Living Magazine so before I put my foot into my mouth and messed things up I said yes and thank you and are you sure and thank you. This salad is one I would gladly eat all summer.
Sweet and juicy Georgia peaches and creamy avocados charred to perfection on the grill (or grill pan if you’re a grill pan master instead like me). Bathed in peach champagne vinaigrette and gently laid on a bed of peppery arugula sprinkled with shavings of Parmigiano. This salad screams summer.
Speaking of screaming, I should probably also apologize to the people in the magazine aisle in Target last week for my squealing upon seeing the issue in person after all these months. I’m sure they thought I was insane. I prefer overly enthusiastic.
Grilled Peach and Avocado Summer Salad
Grilled Peach and Avocado Summer Salad
Ingredients
- 4 peaches - peeled sliced - divided
- 7 tablespoons canola oil -divided
- 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 avocados - peeled, quartered
- 6 cups arugula
- 1/2 cup shaved Parmigiano Reggiano
Instructions
- Preheat grill to 350-400 degrees (medium high heat).
- Into a blender add: 1 peach, 6 tablespoons canola oil, vinegar and honey. Process until smooth. Add salt and pepper. Pulse to combine. Set aside.
- Gently toss remaining 3 peaches and avocado in 1 tablespoon oil. Season with salt/pepper. Grill, covered with grill lid, 1 minute on each side or until charred.
- Serve over arugula. Top with peach vinaigrette (shake before using) and cheese.
Tieghan says
Mmm! I love this idea! Grilling peaches is so fun and so delicious! What a perfect summer salad!
Ali | Gimme Some Oven says
Congratulations, Paula!!!!!
That is SO cool. And I love the recipe you created! Anything with grilled peaches and avocado is a winner in my book!
Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen says
So exciting and what a gorgeous salad. I don’t think you could’ve made anything more perfect for Southern Living.
Leah | So, How's It Taste? says
This sounds so fantastically simple and refreshing. Congrats on being in Southern Living!
Angie says
This is so pretty and simple, perfect for summer grilling! I am so happy it was featured in Southern Living too!
Christine (Cook the Story) says
Congratulations! And what a beautiful salad. I adore grilled peaches and can’t wait to try this out.
Aggie says
Paula! How exciting – congrats!!! This salad is gorgeous! Southern Living has always been one of my favorites, need to renew my sub!! xoxo
Marly says
Congrats on the Southern Living recipe. How cool is that! Also, can’t wait to try this recipe. Looks delish!
JennyBC says
This sounds wonderful! So HaPpY for you; Southern Living was smart to ask you! Squeal away!
Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles says
That’s so awesome, Paula, congrats! Such a wonderful feature in a beautiful magazine! (and gorgeous salad, too!)
Charul @ Tadka Masala says
Congratulations dear! And what awesome recipe. 🙂
DessertForTwo says
Congrats again! I absolutely love it! And I can’t wait to make it for my cook-outs! 🙂
brian kissel says
Great and simple for summer
Mary Simpson says
Congrats !! Can’t wait to try this.
What brand is the champagne vinegar??
Mary Simpson says
Paula, I want to white list you. I always have to dig you out the spam 🙁
Can’t find your email address to add you, thanks !
BTW…the melon salad with lime and mint looks good, too !
Melissa says
Congrats, Paula!!! That’s sooo exciting! You deserve it. Too bad it wasn’t a nutella salad, but hey, you gotta start somewhere 🙂
Denise says
SQUEAL! This my friend is something you can brag about – BIG TIME! When I got asked to have a recipe put in Saveur, I almost fainted, after I screamed across the house at 6am. Congrats on a well deserved recognition. Any, by the way, you are a temptress with the peaches. Shame on you!