Grilled Peach Caprese Salad Recipe

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Grilled Peach Caprese Salad Recipe

Grilled Peach Caprese Salad Recipe

This Grilled Peach Caprese Salad might just be the most irresistible twist on caprese yet. Sweet grilled peaches, cool slices of mozzarella, ripe summer tomatoes, and creamy avocado all finished with a rich balsamic drizzle – it’s freshcolorful, and packed with flavor in every bite.

Why We Love This Salad

This salad is a go-to around here because it’s simplestunning, and packed with layers of flavor – sweet grilled fruit, creamy mozzarella, and that tangy balsamic glaze. We served it at a church BBQ and the entire platter disappeared faster than anything else on the table. It’s one of those dishes that looks fancy, tastes even better, and takes almost no effort to pull off.

What to Serve It With

My grilled peach salad makes an easy, elegant pairing for just about any summer meal. We especially love it with BBQ dishes, grilled meats, or anything rich and savory. Try it with our juicy Flank Steak, herby Easy 3 Ingredient Chicken Marinade, or a side of our Secret Best Grilled Corn for the ultimate warm-weather dinner.

Ingredients for Grilled Peach Avocado Caprese Salad

This salad is fresh, simple, and full of texture – no fancy ingredients, just a few summery staples that shine on their own.

  • Lemons: Grilled for a sweet, smoky citrus flavor.
  • Peach: Ripe and thickly sliced so it caramelizes on the grill.
  • Olive Oil: Helps with grilling and adds richness.
  • Tomatoes: Juicy and vibrant – summer tomatoes work best.
  • Avocado: Sliced just before serving for creamy texture.
  • Sea Salt or Sea Salt Flakes: A good finishing salt makes all the difference.
  • Fresh Ground Black Pepper: Adds balance and warmth.
  • Fresh Mozzarella: Soft and milky – mozzarella pearls or burrata work too.
  • Arugula or Arugula Mix: Adds peppery crunch and stretches the salad for a crowd.
  • Balsamic Vinegar: Reduced to a sweet, glossy drizzle.

Carrian’s Notes

My Favorite Peaches for Grilling 🍑

When I’m grilling peaches, I always go for freestone varieties – they’re sweet, firm, and slice clean without clinging to the pit (which makes prep so much easier). Some of my absolute favorites are Early Amber

Dill Pickle Ranch Dressing

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Ranch dressing meets my undying love for dill pickles in this recipe for dill pickle ranch dressing. Drizzled over a salad or served as a dip for just about anything, this disappears within a few days of making it every time I stir a batch together.

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Dill Pickle Ranch Dressing

Creamy, tangy, homemade ranch dressing is packed with plenty of garlic, dill, parsley, and chives, making it a hit at every meal. When you add the bold flavor of pickles to ranch, though? It takes the flavors straight over the top.

Just thin enough to pour smoothly, without becoming too liquid or watered down: the creaminess of the dressing is well balanced by the tang of those pickles.

ranch dressing with pickles in it drizzled over salad

Dill Pickle Ranch Dip

But wait, this isn’t just for salads. I often reduce the milk (or skip it entirely by adding equal parts additional sour cream or mayo) and make this thicker for a ranch dip that my kids can’t get enough of when snacking.

We dunk chicken tenders and potato chips into it. It also makes a zesty pickle-lover’s burger sauce or sandwich spread. Odds are good that you’re going to want to put this on just about everything.

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Zucchini Lasagna Recipe that ISN’T Watery

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Zucchini Lasagna Recipe that ISN’T Watery

a metal spatula scooping out a serving of cheesy, saucy zucchini lasagna

Our Low-Carb Zucchini Lasagna is a delicious, healthy version of traditional lasagna. This noodle-free lasagna swaps pasta for grilled zucchini for the perfect weeknight meal for the whole family! This lasagna will teach you how to use up extra zucchini from overflowing gardens or winter months when you want healthy dinner ideas!

We’ve been testing zucchini lasagna for months to bring you the best way to use up all that garden zucchini, and trust us, this one’s a winner.

a metal spatula is digging into a full baking dish of layered veggies, meat sauce, and cheese.

The Key to Rich Flavor in  Zucchini Lasagna

Our goal: make it healthier without sacrificing flavor.

What Meat to Use in Lasagna

The sauce is key. We tested everything from ground beef to sausage, but our favorite was our signature burger blend—60% chuck, 40% brisket. That rich, hearty flavor even held up without meat for a great vegetarian option.

Ricotta VS Cottage Cheese in Lasagna

Then came the cheese. Mozzarella was a given, but we debated ricotta cheese vs. cottage cheese. Shockingly, cottage cheese won! It’s high in protein, and it made the layers creamy and light

two plates are sitting aside a large baking dish full of zucchini lasagna. each of the plates has a large serving of the dish and a fork.

Why We LOVE Zucchini Lasagna

Best of all, this comes together fast

The Little Things Newsletter #477 – Life, laughter, and lots of great food!

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Welcome to the weekend, my friends! What are you up to this weekend? I’m looking forward to a simply fascinating weekend of cleaning out my closet. Are you jealous? I’m over here, genuinely excited about it. We cleaned the garage last weekend (that’s a royal “we” by the way, my middle son did a fantastic job of the garage clean out on his own), and that motivated me to clean out more of my spaces in the house.

ON THE BLOGS THIS WEEK:  It isn’t often that a salad manages to qualify as a full meal for my crew, but this Italian chopped salad checks all the boxes for us, with plenty of meat and cheese, crunchy fresh vegetables, tangy olives and pepperoncini, tossed in a zesty Italian dressing.

I could write an ode to smoked salmon dip at this point. My whole family has fallen in love with this snack. We dip vegetables into it, crackers, and even chips. I’ve smeared it on a bagel and eaten it off a spoon straight from the fridge. You can not go wrong with this one, my friends.

With little more than a few small zucchini and a couple of ears of fresh corn, you can be on your way to piping hot, crispy, craveable zucchini corn fritters. And while you can eat these crispy fritters all year long, they’re especially spectacular made with corn cut straight off the cob in sweet corn season.

And speaking of corn season, fresh corn, crisp peppers and onions, rich cream cheese, and spicy jalapenos are combined in this creamy fiesta corn dip to create a snack worthy of any occasion.

Chock-full of bacon and beef, sweetened with molasses, and simmered until thick and sweet, cowboy baked beans are a favorite for family dinners, barbecues, and potlucks.

Potluck pasta salad is filled with bell pepper, pasta, tomatoes, olives, red onion, and cheese. It’s delicious warm, cold, or at room temperature. This pasta salad is a classic favorite. It is a light and tangy salad that is perfect for summer barbecues, weeknight dinners and lunches, potlucks, and parties.

If you haven’t roasted strawberries before, this is a great time to try it! Creamy strawberry ice cream made with roasted berries is a treat like nothing you can buy at the stores.

Homemade blueberry pie filling tastes so much better than store-bought! And best of all, it’s super easy to make. Use this awesome berry sauce to top pies, cheesecakes, pancakes, or waffles. It’s delicious on Read more

5 Minute One Skillet Honey Lime Corn Side Dish

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5 Minute One Skillet Honey Lime Corn Side Dish

5 Minute One Skillet Honey Lime Corn Side Dish

This deliciously buttery corn side dish is our FAVORITE! This 5 Minute Buttery Honey Lime Corn recipe is perfectly seasoned, and it’s the perfect side for any meal – Mexican, Southern or just All-American!

This honey butter skillet corn is fast, flexible, and works with frozen or fresh corn – whatever you’ve got on hand. It’s rich, cozy, and just fancy enough to feel special without making dinnertime any harder.

Our savory corn side pairs perfectly with our Beef Tacos! But don’t stop there, it would also go great with our VIRAL Pulled Pork, or this mouth-watering Slow Cooker Whole Chicken.

You’ll Make Buttery Honey Lime Corn On Repeat Because…

  • This one skillet corn recipe needs just 5 minutes and a few staple ingredients that you likely already have on hand.
  • Frozen or fresh corn work the same!
  • It’s a flavorfully delicious one-pot side dish.
  • It’s quick to make, about 5 minutes from start to finish.

Ingredients for Honey Butter Skillet Corn

Corn may not be glamorous, but melt it into honey and butter and suddenly it’s stealing the spotlight from the steak. This recipe’s so simple, even your toddler could stir (though you might find corn in places corn should never be).

  • Unsalted Butter: The rich, creamy base. Salted butter works too – just ease up on the added salt.
  • Frozen Corn: Quick and easy, but fresh tastes great too. See tip below for using canned corn.
  • Kosher Salt: Balances sweetness and enhances flavor. Halve the amount if using fine salt.
  • Chili Powder: A smoky, subtle kick. Swap in paprika or a pinch of cayenne if preferred.
  • Lime Juice: Adds brightness and cuts the richness.
  • Honey: Sweetens everything up and makes the dish shine. Maple syrup or agave can pinch-hit.
  • Cilantro: Brings a fresh finish. Try green onions or chives if cilantro’s not your thing.

The measurements needed for each ingredient can be found in the recipe card at the end of the post.

Carrian’s Notes

I don’t recommend using canned corn unless absolutely necessary as it can turn out a bit chewy and the flavor isn’t as fresh. 

How to Make Skillet Lime & Honey Butter Corn Side Dish

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