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Mouth-friendly recipe: grilled peach salad
Savor the essence of summer with a sweet and savory salad that combines fresh grilled peaches, mixed greens, and a burst of berries. This vibrant medley makes a perfect side to your seasonal spread or a light and refreshing meal any time of day.
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Peaches contain fluoride, a mineral which helps remineralize teeth
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Berries are rich in antioxidants and vitamin C
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Leafy greens are packed with calcium for strong teeth
Ingredients:
For the salad:
6 fresh peaches, ripe but firm
Olive oil
½ cup fresh blueberries
½ cup fresh blackberries
5 ounces mixed greens
½ cup feta cheese crumbles
For the dressing:
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
⅓ cup olive oil
1 clove garlic, finely minced
1-2 tablespoons honey, or to taste
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Directions:
Make the dressing:
- Combine all ingredients in a mason jar, seal, and shake until evenly combined; set aside.
Prep and grill the peaches:
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and oil the grates.
- Cut the peaches into thick wedges and brush with olive oil on all sides.
- Grill peaches for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, allowing grill marks to develop.
- Flip the peaches with a thin spatula, lifting from underneath.
- Transfer the peaches to a plate and let cool.
Assemble the salad:
- Arrange a bed of mixed greens on a large platter.
- Top with berries, peaches, and crumbled feta.
- Drizzle with prepared dressing.
- Enjoy!
