Recipe Overview
Peach Salad with Grilled Onions is a clean and elegant summer composition built on contrast. The sweetness of ripe white peach meets the smoky tenderness of grilled onions, while tomato and baby greens bring freshness and balance. White balsamic adds gentle acidity without darkening the delicate fruit profile.
Flavor Profile
Sweet peach, charred onion, juicy tomato, and peppery greens come together with soft acidity and olive oil richness. The result is light, aromatic, and perfect for warm-weather menus.
Best Use
Ideal as a summer starter, light lunch plate, or elegant vegan first course. It works beautifully in seasonal tasting menus where fruit and vegetable quality are the focus.
Ingredients
- 100 g large yellow onion, thick rings
- 150 g white summer peach, thin wedges
- 120 g vine-ripe tomato, thin wedges
- 28 g baby mixed greens
- 15 g white balsamic vinegar
- 13.5 g extra-virgin olive oil
- Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper
Preparation
- Grill the onion rings over medium heat until lightly charred and tender, then let them cool to room temperature.
- Marinate the grilled onions with the white balsamic vinegar for about 10 minutes so they absorb brightness and soften further.
- In a bowl, toss the peach wedges and tomato with extra-virgin olive oil, sea salt, and freshly cracked black pepper.
- Using a ring mold on the plate, layer the marinated onions first, then the peach and tomato mixture, and finish with lightly dressed baby mixed greens.
- Remove the ring mold carefully and serve immediately.
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Chef Notes
Use a ripe but still firm white peach so the wedges hold their shape. Grill the onions just enough to develop sweetness and light char without making them too soft for plating.
Service Suggestions
- Serve chilled or just slightly cool for a fresher summer presentation.
- Plate with a ring mold for a clean composed look.
- Excellent with a crisp sparkling aperitivo or light white wine.
| Calories | 200 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 20 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sodium | 120 mg |
| Sugars | 15 g |