Description
This vibrant Grilled Chicken and Peach Salad features juicy grilled peaches and corn, tender seasoned chicken, and a zesty lime basil dressing that brings fresh summer flavors together in a colorful, healthy dish.
Ingredients
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Dressing
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves (finely minced + extra for garnish)
- 1 lime (zest)
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (approximately 2 limes)
- 2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic (finely minced)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Salad and Grill
- 3 fresh peaches (slightly underripe, halved or quartered)
- 2 ears corn (husked)
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound total, patted dry)
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon oil (+ more for brushing)
- 5 ounces arugula
- 1/4 red onion (sliced thin)
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup pecans (toasted and coarsely chopped)
- 4 ounces feta cheese (crumbled)
- lime wedges
- basil leaves
Instructions
- Make Vinaigrette In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the olive oil, basil, lime zest, lime juice, honey or maple syrup, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper. Shake vigorously until well combined. Set aside.
- Grill Corn and Peaches Heat your grill pan or grill to medium high heat. Brush or spray with oil.
- Brush the corn and peaches with oil. Sprinkle the corn with salt and pepper.
- Grill the corn for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until lightly charred. Set aside to cool, then slice kernels off the cob.
- Grill the peaches cut-side down for about 1-2 minutes or until grill marks form and they’ve softened slightly. Remove and let cool.
- Grill Chicken If needed, wipe down your grill pan or grill. Reheat to medium-high and brush or spray once more with oil.
- Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, salt, pepper, and oil.
- Grill each breast for 3-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Set aside to rest, then thinly slice.
- Assembly In a large bowl or serving platter, layer the arugula, grilled chicken, peaches, corn, red onion, blueberries, pecans, and feta.
- Drizzle the vinaigrette over right before serving. Toss and enjoy!
