Grilled Peaches Salad

💡 Why It Works

• Grilling brings out deep, smoky flavor even from the bland peaches.
• Chicory syrup in the dressing adds body and sweetness without raising the dish’s carbohydrate content.

I’m usually skeptical of fruits in savory dishes, especially in salads. But this one broke my own rule. When bland, firm peaches hit the grill and came out smoky, vibrant, and beautifully caramelized.

This is the kind of dish that fits effortlessly into summer cooking. Serve it as an elegant starter, a refreshing side for anything off the grill, or even a main course on a hot day when you don’t want anything too heavy. It looks impressive but comes together really fast, and delivers way more than the sum of its parts.

Pairing sweet fruits with salty cured meats, such as prosciutto, and the creaminess of mozzarella or burrata cheese creates a fantastic balance of flavors and textures: bright, savory, filling, and refreshing at the same time.

As for the dressing, I’m using my homemade citrus vinaigrette, thickened with chicory syrup for fiber and stable sweetness. It pulls it all together into a balanced, blood-sugar-friendly summer stunner. If you don’t have chicory syrup in your pantry — it can be substituted with honey, though it will increase the carbs amount in the dish.

Tips And Tricks

• Use slightly unripe peaches, as they hold their shape better on the grill.
• For extra creaminess, replace mozzarella with Burrata
• Great with a glass of Prosecco or sparkling water with lemon.

Check the video version of this recipe on my YouTube channel.

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