Grilled Peach and arugula salad recipe

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This salad combines sweet grilled peaches, peppery arugula, salty prosciutto, ....Read more

Here's a simple recipe for a delicious Grilled Peach and Arugula Salad:

Ingredients:

- 4 ripe peaches, sliced into wedges

- 4 cups arugula

- 6 slices of prosciutto or bacon, chopped

- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)

- 1/4 cup balsamic glaze (or reduced balsamic vinegar)

- 2 tbsp olive oil

- Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.

2. Grill the peach slices for 2-3 minutes per side, until caramelized and slightly charred.

3. In a large bowl, combine the arugula, chopped prosciutto or bacon, and crumbled blue cheese (if using).

4. In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic glaze and olive oil.

5. Arrange the grilled peach slices on top of the arugula mixture.

6. Drizzle the balsamic glaze dressing over the salad and season with salt and pepper to taste.

7. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Tips:

- Use ripe but firm peaches for grilling.

- Substitute prosciutto with bacon or pancetta for a different flavor.

- Omit blue cheese for a lighter version or replace with goat cheese or feta.

- Balsamic glaze can be made by reducing balsamic vinegar on low heat or purchased at most grocery stores.

                                                       Nutritious Chart

Here's a nutritional chart for the Grilled Peach and Arugula Salad recipe:

Per serving (assuming 4 servings):

Calories: 320

Macronutrients:

- Protein: 25g (prosciutto, blue cheese, arugula)

- Fat: 22g (prosciutto, blue cheese, olive oil)

- Carbohydrates: 20g (peaches, arugula)

Micronutrients:

- Fiber: 5g (arugula, peaches)

- Sugar: 15g (peaches, blue cheese)

- Sodium: 450mg (prosciutto, blue cheese)

- Cholesterol: 30mg (blue cheese)

Vitamins and Minerals:

- Vitamin A: 20% of the Daily Value (DV)

- Vitamin C: 40% of the DV

- Calcium: 15% of the DV

- Iron: 10% of the DV

- Potassium: 20% of the DV

Other nutrients:

- Antioxidants: High amount of antioxidants from peaches and arugula

- Probiotics: Present in blue cheese