Grilled Peaches with Baby Greens, Goat Cheese and Balsamic Glaze
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 3 each thyme sprigs
- 12 ounces peaches fresh, ripe and firm, 3 to 4 peaches
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil such as canola oil, olive oil
- 1 x salt and black pepper for sprinking over the peaches
- 2 teaspoons olive oil, extra-virgin or more as needed
- 8 cups mixed salad greens such as arugula, watercress, baby spinach...
- 1 cup goat (chevre) cheese soft and crumbled
- To make the balsamic glaze:
- Heat the balsamic vinegar and the thyme sprigs in a small sauce pan over medium-high heat.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for about 15 minutes until the balsamic is reduced to 1/4 cup and becomes syrupy.
- Let cool for a few minutes.
- Transfer into a small-squeezing bottle and set aside.
- Meanwhile preheat the grill or your grilling-pan on medium heat.
- Half and core the peaches.
- Brush the peaches with the vegetable oil inside and outside.
- Sprinkle some sea salt or table salt and freshly ground black pepper over the peaches.
- Place the cut-side down on the grill or grilling-pan.
- Let cook for about 3 minutes until the peaches start to release the juice, tender and firm.
- Transfer the grilled peach halves onto a cutting board.
- Slice each half into three slices.
- Set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix together the mixed greens with olive oil until well coated.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Divide the salad among the serving plates.
- Top with grilled peach slices and crumbled goat cheese.
- Drizzle the balsamic glaze over the salad.
- Serve and enjoy.
balsamic vinegar, thyme, peaches, vegetable oil, salt, olive oil, mixed salad greens, goat
Taken from recipeland.com/recipe/v/grilled-peaches-baby-greens-goa-52359 (may not work)