Eating for oral health: Grilled peach salad recipe

Posted on July 3, 2025 in Healthy You

Looking for a simple and healthy way to celebrate peach season? This grilled peach salad is a fresh, summer-inspired option that’s good for your smile, too. Juicy peaches, colorful berries, crisp greens and creamy feta come together in a light yet satisfying dish that’s perfect as a side for a BBQ or a simple meal on its own.

Ingredients:

• 6 fresh peaches, ripe but still firm
• Olive oil
• ½ cup fresh blueberries
• ½ cup fresh blackberries
• 5 ounces mixed greens of your choice
• ½ cup feta cheese crumbles

For the dressing:

• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• ⅓ cup olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, finely minced
• 1-2 tablespoons honey, or to taste
• ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Directions:

1. Make the dressing by combining all the dressing ingredients in a mason jar. Close the jar tightly and shake until evenly combined; set aside.
2. Prep and grill the peaches by preheating the grill to medium-high heat and oil the grates. If you don’t have a grill, use a grill pan on the stovetop. You can also skip the grilling altogether and enjoy the salad with fresh peaches.
3. Cut the peaches into thick wedges and brush with olive oil on all sides. (If you don’t grill the peaches, skip the olive oil step.)
4. Grill peaches for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or enough time for grill marks to appear on the peaches. Then, flip the peaches with a spatula to grill the other side for another 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer the peaches to a plate and let cool.
5. Assemble the salad by arranging a bed of mixed greens on a large platter or serving bowl. Top with berries, peaches and crumbled feta. Drizzle with prepared dressing immediately before serving.