This Grilled Shrimp and White Peach Salad perfectly combines the savory and sweet essence of summer.
The juicy grilled shrimp, seasoned to perfection, pairs wonderfully with the sweet, ripe white peaches. The crumbled blue cheese adds complex, tangy notes and creamy texture. A light drizzle of peach vinaigrette ties all the components together, adding a zesty finish that complements the sweetness of the peaches and the savory notes of the shrimp. Whether you serve it as a main course or a side dish, you will enjoy this Grilled Shrimp and White Peach Salad.
Ingredients
To get started with this grilled shrimp and white peach salad, you'll need the following ingredients:
- 1 pound jumbo or extra-large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 ripe white peaches, sliced
- 4 cups of mixed greens (spinach, arugula, or your choice)
- ½ cup of crumbled blue cheese (you can substitute feta if you don't care for blue cheese)
- 1-2 small cucumbers sliced
- ½ carrot, peeled and sliced
- 2 tablespoon of olive oil
- Peach vinaigrette (see recipe link in notes) or your favorite salad dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
Recipe Notes: Dress with our Peach Vinaigrette for the best peach flavor. Or try our Honey Prosecco Vinaigrette. This recipe makes about 2-3 servings but can be easily doubled.
Instructions
1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. While the grill is heating up, toss the shrimp in a bowl with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, a pinch of salt, and pepper. Ensure all shrimp are evenly coated.
2. Grill the shrimp for about 2-3 minutes (depending on the size you use) on each side until they are perfectly opaque and have a slight char.
3. As the shrimp rest, place the sliced white peaches on the grill. Grill them for about 1-2 minutes on each side until they are caramelized and tender.
4. In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, carrots, cucumbers, grilled shrimp, grilled white peaches, crumbled blue or feta cheese.
5. For the dressing, you can simply whisk some olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper, make our peach vinaigrette above or use your favorite salad dressing.
Serving Suggestions
This grilled shrimp and white peach salad is best served fresh and cool. It makes a perfect light lunch or an appetizer for dinner. Pair it with a crisp white wine or sparkling prosecco. Enjoy this sweet and savory mix as we near summer's end!
