Grilled Peach Salad with Whipped Feta
A summer salad made with whipped feta and grilled peaches topped with a bourbon
Equipment
- Food processor or blender
- Tongs
- Mixing Bowl
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 2 pounds peaches halved and pit removed
Whipped Feta
- 8 ounces feta block, drained
- ¾ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
- 2 tablespoons mint fresh and chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Bourbon Vinaigrette
- ⅔ cup canola oil
- 2 tablespoons bourbon
- 1½ tablespoon shallot minced
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to 375°F or 190°C.
- Place the peach halves cut side down on the grill. Cook for 4-5 minutes and then flip cooking for another 4-5 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
Making the whipped feta
- In a food processor or blender add the feta, Greek yogurt, mint, lemon zest, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes. Blend until everything is combined and slowly drizzle the olive oil into the food processor. Keep blending until nice and light. Place into a mixing bowl, cover and refrigerate until use. Can be made up to a day in advance.
Making the bourbon vinaigrette
- In a blender or food processor add all of the vinaigrette ingredients together and blend until smooth.
Assemble the salad
- Cut the peaches into smaller slices.
- Spread the whipped feta onto the serving dish. Top with sliced peaches and then drizzle the vinaigrette on top. Garnish with additional chopped mint if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 204kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 7gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 403mgPotassium: 211mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 619IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 173mgIron: 1mg
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