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Fresh Grilled Peach and Prosciutto Arugula Salad

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A quick and easy summer salad combining smoky grilled peaches, salty prosciutto, and peppery arugula with a bright honey-lemon dressing. Perfect for light lunches or as a side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ripe peaches, halved and pitted
  • 6 thin slices prosciutto
  • 4 cups arugula, washed and dried
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup goat cheese or burrata, crumbled or torn (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Brush the peach halves lightly with olive oil to prevent sticking.
  2. Place the peach halves cut-side down on the grill. Grill for 3-4 minutes without moving them to develop grill marks and caramelization. Flip and grill for another 2 minutes until peaches are tender but still hold their shape. Remove from grill and let cool slightly.
  3. While peaches grill, whisk together olive oil, honey, lemon juice, salt, and freshly ground pepper in a small bowl. Taste and adjust sweetness or acidity as preferred.
  4. In a large bowl or platter, lay down the arugula as the base. Tear the prosciutto slices into bite-sized pieces and scatter over the greens. Slice the grilled peaches into wedges and arrange on top. If using, crumble or tear goat cheese over the salad.
  5. Drizzle the honey-lemon dressing evenly over the salad. Toss gently or serve as is. Add a final grind of black pepper for extra punch.

Notes

Brush peaches with olive oil to prevent sticking. Grill peaches on medium-high heat to avoid burning while achieving caramelization. Tear prosciutto instead of cutting for better texture. Whisk honey and lemon juice first before adding olive oil to create a smooth dressing. Dressing can be made up to 2 days ahead and stored in the fridge. For dairy-free, omit cheese or substitute with toasted almonds. For vegetarian, replace prosciutto with grilled halloumi or marinated tofu.

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Keywords: grilled peach salad, prosciutto salad, summer salad, arugula salad, easy salad recipe, honey lemon dressing, fresh peaches

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