Grilled Peach and Halloumi Salad with Lemon-Pesto Dressing
Grilled Peach and Halloumi Salad with Lemon-Pesto Dressing is a refreshing summer dish that perfectly balances the sweetness of grilled peaches with the savory flavor of halloumi cheese. Drizzled with a zesty lemon-pesto dressing, this vibrant salad is ideal for picnics, barbecues, or light dinners, bringing the essence of summer to your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe peaches, halved and pitted
- 8 oz halloumi cheese, sliced into ½ inch thick pieces
- 4 cups mixed greens (arugula and spinach)
- ¼ cup pine nuts, toasted
- ¼ cup homemade lemon-pesto dressing (1/4 cup fresh basil pesto + juice of 1 lemon)
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (400°F/200°C).
- Cut peaches into wedges. Grill peach wedges for 3-4 minutes per side until grill marks appear.
- Grill halloumi slices for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, grilled peaches, halloumi, and toasted pine nuts.
- Drizzle with lemon-pesto dressing and toss gently.
- Serve immediately for optimal flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 salad (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg