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 fresh, colorful, and packed with flavor in every bite.

Why We Love This Salad

This salad is a go-to around here because it’s simple, stunning, 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

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Crispy Thin Grilled Pesto Chicken (2 Ingredients)

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Crispy Thin Grilled Pesto Chicken (2 Ingredients)

a photo taken over the top of two grilled chicken breasts coated in basil sitting on a cutting board with lemon wedges sitting next to them

Imagine thin chicken cutlets marinated in homemade pesto sizzling over the grill until the edges turn audibly crispy. Grilled pesto chicken is just two pantry-friendly ingredients, yet every bite tastes like you spent the whole afternoon fussing—perfect for busy summer nights!

Take all the stress out of dinner with this easy grilled pesto chicken recipe! It can be prepped in the morning or even the day before and takes less than 10 minutes to cook!

This is one of my favorite go-to meals for a busy weeknight running the kids from soccer and golf and church activities and all the things.

Why I love Pesto!

In college I was asked out on a date and the other couple we ate with made us dinner. It was my first date with this guy, first time hanging out with a married couple and my first time having pesto. In fact, I’d never even heard of pesto!!

Ever since that date I’ve been making different dishes with pesto like our caprese sandwich or 15 Minute Pesto Pasta, but I’ll tell you what, this crispy healthy grilled chicken with pesto is my absolute favorite.

My favorite part about pesto chicken? The cheese in the pesto makes this deliciously crispy, crunch crust on the chicken, oh man it’s good!

How to Make Grilled Pesto Chicken

This recipe is so easy you only need:

Chicken and Pesto!

Let’s jump right into how to make it:

  1. Prep the Chicken: Cover the chicken with pesto on all sides and marinate for at least 30 minutes but ideally overnight.
    • NOTE: I absolutely LOVE our homemade basil pesto recipe, but if you want to save time, you can totally grab a jar at the grocery store. The Kirkland Brand of Pesto at Costco is actually pretty dang good.
  2. Grill the Chicken: Make sure you oil the grates before grilling as that cheese will want to stick!
    • PRO TIP: Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature. You’re looking for 165 degrees F for the internal temperature. It really won’t take too long with the chicken being so thin.

If you don’t have a grill, you can cook this chicken in a skillet on the stovetop or bake it in the oven (350℉ in a baking dish for 15-20 minutes).

Carrian’s Notes

Meal Prep Tips

I use our homemade pesto and marinate the chicken up to 1 day ahead of time. I

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