Grilled Peaches and Mozzarella in a Kale Salad

Congratulations! You’ve found the ultimate summery salad to enjoy during peach season.  All the textures and fresh flavors of summer come together in this Grilled Peaches and Mozzarella in a Kale Salad. The simple salad is made from warm grilled peaches combined with kale, mozzarella, and pecans. 

What is the perfect formula when creating a salad? Is it a great dressing-to-leafy greens balance, or maybe a good base-to-toppings ratio? 

This summer salad evenly balances the base to the toppings and the dressing, but it has more than that: it has delicious juicy peaches, creamy mozzarella, and toasted pecan nuts. Personally, the formula for creating a perfect salad is the ingredients you choose for it and how their flavors balance together.

On their own, summer peaches are sweet and juicy, but grilling them not only adds that factor of heat but also gives them an extra taste that you simply won’t get from peaches on their own. 

The blueberries add an extra summery taste (especially if you picked your own this year!), while the toasted pecans add that great crunch that almost every salad needs.

While kale may not be everyone’s favorite leafy green, I think the real problem is in the way we eat it. And eating kale in boring salads is just not the solution! This recipe is a delicious way to enjoy the taste of kale while loading up on its healthy benefits.  

Why You’ll Find This Peachy Kale and Mozzarella Salad So Delicious!

• The easy grilled peach salad recipe uses simple fresh ingredients that can easily be found at grocery stores or the Farmer’s market. 
• Kale lovers will enjoy this perfect salad, and you can use it as a way to serve greens in a special way.
• The delicious salad pairs well with any meal as a side dish and is also hearty enough to pass as a standalone main dish. 
• The easy, versatile, and delicious salad dressing has a great combination of flavors that perfectly complements the salad.
• This kale salad is a crowd-pleaser, making it a great addition to your next dinner party, potluck, or summer BBQ. 

Key Ingredients

Kale:  Curly kale or Tuscan kale are great choices but any type of kale will work in this salad as long as it’s fresh.

Fresh Peaches: This is the star ingredient of the recipe.  Choose ripe peaches that give a little when you squeeze them. They should be bright orange with hints of red. 

Fresh Mozzarella Cheese: This is the perfect complement for the fresh ingredients. 

Pecans: Add an extra crunchy taste to the salad. 

Blueberries: They add a dash of color and their subtle sweetness adds a delicious taste without overpowering the rest of the salad ingredients.

Key Salad Dressing Ingredients:

• Dijon mustard: Adds a distinctly sharp flavor to the dressing. 
• Honey: The sweet flavor helps to balance the tartness of the lemons.
• Lemon juice: Adds a fresh and bright flavor to the dressing. 
• Olive oil: It gives the dressing body and richness.

Along with these, you’ll also need salt and black pepper for taste and flavor. 

Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.

Expert Tips 

• Use ripe peaches as they are best for grilling.
• Coat the peach wedges with olive oil to prevent them from sticking to the grill grate.
• You can substitute the mozzarella cheese with burrata cheese, feta cheese, or creamy goat cheese. 
• The kale can be replaced with romaine lettuce, baby spinach, spring mix, or spicy arugula. 
• If you cannot grill the peaches, char them under a preheated broiler on high.
• Cut the peaches in thick wedges so they hold their shape when grilling.
• Fresh blueberries can be substituted with fresh strawberries, raspberries, or blackberries.

How to Store Leftover Kale Salad with Grilled Peaches and Mozzarella 

• This salad is best enjoyed immediately or within a day. Store leftover kale salad for 1-2 days in an airtight container in the fridge. The rest of the ingredients are good but the peaches may start turning brown.
• Freezing is not recommended as the ingredients are best enjoyed fresh. 

Recipe FAQs 

More summer recipes you can make at home

• This Simple Baked Nectarine Salad with Greens is the perfect summer salad to enjoy next time you have a summer BBQ or special occasion.
• The Easy Grilled Sweet Ginger Pineapple Slices is a simple and delicious recipe that will have your barbeque guests craving for more. 
• The Easy and Simple Crab Salad Appetizer Snack is a rich, savory, and great appetizer to snack on for summer, game day, or the holidays.
• This hydrating and sweet Watermelon Salad with Blueberries and Feta will refresh you on hot summer days.

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