Grilled Peach Hemp Seed Salad (Printable)

Grilled peaches, fresh greens, and hemp seeds tossed in honey-lime vinaigrette

# List of ingredients:

→ Produce

01 - 2 ripe peaches, halved and pitted
02 - 6 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, baby kale)
03 - 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
04 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
05 - 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn

→ Seeds & Nuts

06 - 3 tbsp hulled hemp seeds

→ Cheese (optional)

07 - 1/4 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese

→ Dressing

08 - 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
09 - 1 tbsp honey
10 - Juice of 1 lime
11 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
12 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
13 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

# Steps:

01 - Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
02 - Brush peach halves lightly with 1 tsp olive oil. Place peaches cut side down on the grill and cook for 3–4 minutes, until grill marks appear. Flip and grill 2–3 minutes more. Remove, let cool slightly, then slice into wedges.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, lime juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to make the vinaigrette.
04 - In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens, cucumber, red onion, and basil.
05 - Add grilled peach slices and sprinkle with hemp seeds (and cheese, if using). Drizzle with the vinaigrette and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The warm caramelized peaches against crisp cool greens is the kind of contrast that makes your whole mouth pay attention
  • It takes twenty minutes from start to finish but looks like something from a restaurant that requires a reservation three weeks out
  • The honey lime dressing hits that perfect sweet tangy note that keeps you going back for just one more bite
02 -
  • Don't skip cooling the peaches for a few minutes after grilling, hot fruit will wilt your greens into sad limpness
  • The dressing can be made a day ahead, just keep it at room temperature and give it a good whisk before using
  • This salad waits for no one, dress it right before serving or it'll get soggy and heartbreaking
03 -
  • If your peaches are stubbornly underripe, let them sit on the counter for a day before grilling
  • A cast iron grill pan gives better marks than an outdoor grill if you're cooking for just a few people

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