“The fragrance alone from a bowl of fresh peaches is worth the purchase price,” said Lisa Abraham in the Akron Beacon Journal. To give them a more savory touch, “try them out in this grilled salad.”
Grilled Peach and Mozzarella Salad
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¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
½ cup fresh lime juice
¾ tsp ground cumin
¾ tsp chili powder
1½ tbsp tequila (optional)
¾ lb fresh mozzarella, cut into 16 (1-inch) slices
Peel and chop 1 peach. Cut remaining peaches into 28 (1-inch-thick) rounds. In food processor, process chopped peach, green onions, cilantro, honey, salt, lime zest, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, and tequila until smooth. Add oil and pulse until thoroughly combined.
Coat grill with nonstick vegetable spray and preheat to 350 to 400 degrees. Brush both sides of peach rounds with 1/3 cup of dressing. Grill peaches, covered, over medium-high heat 3 to 5 minutes each side. Arrange greens. Top with 3 more peach rounds and remaining dressing. Garnish with cilantro. Serves 4.
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