Watercress, Endive, and Grilled Peach Salad
This summer salad has it all—crunchy, peppery greens; soft, smooth cheese; and sweet, smoky, slightly caramelized peaches hot off the grill.
Recipe information
Yield
Serves 4
Ingredients
2 peaches, halved and pitted
1 tablespoon melted unsalted butter
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper
2 Belgian endives, trimmed and cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces
2 bunches stemmed watercress (about 8 cups)
6 ounces bocconcini (small fresh mozzarella balls), halved, or sliced fresh mozzarella
Preparation
Step 1
Heat a grill to medium-low. Brush both sides of the peaches with the melted butter.
Step 2
Place the peaches on the grill; cover the grill, and cook until the peaches are charred and softened, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Quarter each half, and set aside.
Step 3
In a large bowl, whisk the lemon juice and olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
Step 4
Add the endives, watercress, and bocconcini. Toss to coat. Divide among 4 plates; arrange the peaches next to the salad.
Reprinted with permission from Everyday Food: Great Food Fast by Martha Stewart Living Magazine. Copyright © 2007 by Martha Stewart Living Magazine. Published by Crown Publishing Group. All Rights Reserved.
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