Name: Grilled Nectarine Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 13 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 nectarines, quartered; Vegetable oil, for brushing; 4 cups salad greens; 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved; 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced; 1/8 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/8 cup balsamic vinegar; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 pinch sugar; 1 pinch salt

When barbecuing, many people don’t typically think of grilling fruits.

Vegetables, yes, meats, yes, but fruit?

The sweetness of fruit is actually enhanced through grilling, with the characteristic grill marks actually caramelizing the sugars within.

This salad is a simple one, allowing the grilled nectarines to provide most of the flavor, and complemented by a simple oil and vinegar dressing.

4 servings

Grilled Nectarine Salad

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 3 minutes

Total Time: 13 minutes

This simple salad allows the grilled nectarines to provide most of the flavor, complemented by a simple oil and vinegar dressing.

Ingredients

4 nectarines, quartered
Vegetable oil, for brushing
4 cups salad greens
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced

Vinaigrette

1/8 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/8 cup balsamic vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
1 pinch sugar
1 pinch salt

Instructions

Preheat the barbecue to medium-high heat. Lightly brush the nectarine pieces with vegetable oil and place on the grill over direct heat. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until browned and soft.
Remove the nectarines and dice them. Place the salad greens, grape tomatoes and red onion in a large salad bowl. Place the nectarines on top.
Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, sugar and salt. Drizzle over the salad. Serve as is or toss to evenly coat with dressing. Serve right away.

Nutrition Information

Yield

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 192Total Fat 11gSaturated Fat 1gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 9gCholesterol 0mgSodium 52mgCarbohydrates 24gFiber 4gSugar 16gProtein 3g