You are going to LOVE this 5-ingredient Grilled Peach and Halloumi Salad. This fresh zesty salad stars juicy peaches, salty halloumi cheese, and a punchy basil vinaigrette in 10 minutes you'll capture summer on a plate. Healthy, seasonal cooking at its best!
Prepare the Grill - Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Clean the grill grates thoroughly and brush them with a bit of olive oil to prevent sticking.
Grill the Peaches - Cut the peaches in half and remove the pits, lightly brush the cut sides of the peaches with olive oil. Place the peaches, cut side down on the grill grates. Grill for about 2-3 minutes until you see grill marks and peaches are slightly softened. Carefully flip the peaches and grill on the other side for 2-3 minutes. Remove the peaches from the grill and allow them to cool before slicing.
Grill the Halloumi - Cut the halloumi cheese into 1/2" thick slices. Grill the halloumi direcly on grill grates or use a grill pan and grill for 2-3 minutes on each side until they develop a golden crust and grill marks. Remove from the grill and set aside.
Make the Basil Vinaigrette - Add all ingredients to a small blender or mini food processor and blend until smooth. Taste for seasoning and add more salt if desiered
Assemble the Salad - On a large plate or serving platter, begin with a bed of tender microgreens, arrange sliced grilled peaches and grilled halloumi on top. Scatter with fresh basil and chopped pistachios. Drizzle basil vinaigrette on top right before serving.
Notes
Helpful Tips and Tricks to Make a Great Peach Salad:Perfectly Grilled Peaches: To achieve those beautiful grill marks on peaches, make sure your grill grates are clean and well-oiled. Brush the cut side of the peaches with a little olive oil to prevent sticking. Grill over medium-high heat, and resist the temptation to move them around too much. Allow the grill to work its magic, and only flip them when they're ready to release easily from the grates.Halloumi Grilling: When grilling halloumi, use moderate heat. High heat can cause it to melt too quickly and lose its shape. Grill until each side is golden brown and has grill marks, usually about 2-3 minutes per side.