Grilled Peach Caprese Salad with Balsamic Glaze #CookoutWeek Giveaway

Welcome to #CookoutWeek 2017! We are starting off with the perfect summertime salad but with a sweet element…grilled peach slices! They perfectly caramelize on the grill and the tang of reduced balsamic vinegar is out of this world!

This super easy salad only takes a handful of ingredients and is perfect to take to a barbeque grillout or a Fourth of July party next week! Get some fresh peaches from the farmer’s market (if you have one nearby!), basil, fresh mozzarella, balsamic vinegar, and honey. It’s the first dish I’m making for #CookoutWeek! If you’re looking for a summery main dish to serve with this awesome salad check out my other #CookoutWeek recipe: Smoked Chili Lime Shrimp and Pineapple Skewers! Be sure to check out the giveaway at the end of the post 🙂

First I need to make a confession. I’m obsessed with fresh mozzarella-anywhere and everywhere. Whenever we go out to eat and there is caprese salad you can be certain I order it 🙂

Since it’s the start of summer, peaches are making their debut and are so delicious. My parents recently stopped by an orchard and bought a ton! Being the loving daughter that I am I gladly welcomed some into my home….mmm peaches galore.

Onto this delicious summer salad–I first made the balsamic glaze, which took about 10 minutes to reduce. Pour about 1/2 cup of balsamic vinegar and 1 tablespoon of honey into a small pot. Bring to a boil and then let it simmer until it has reduced by half. When it has thickened, pour it into a container to cool. It will continue to thicken and then you can use it on salads, sandwiches, or even meat! Or just eat it with a spoon…..

I sliced up some ripe peaches, mozzarella, and vine tomatoes into thick slices. Remember–tomatoes should be kept at room temperature (don’t put them in the fridge!) and slice them with a serrated knife so the yummy juice doesn’t spill out.

I lightly brushed the peaches with a little canola oil and placed them on the grill for about 1 minute per side. Don’t choose super soft peaches because they will fall apart on the grill. They should be soft but still a bit firm so they can hold up to the heat.

If you have leftover grilled peaches they are SO good with plain greek yogurt, cinnamon, and a little honey. #DessertoftheSummer

Come back to the blog later this week for a sweet and spicy summer appetizer!

We also have a fabulous giveaway featuring products from the brands who have made #CookoutWeek possible! You can enter below to win:

• From blog host The PinterTest Kitchen: $100 Amazon gift card, to use to buy all the supplies you need for your next cookout
• From our sponsor The French Farm: A gift pack of gourmet products hand-crafted by small businesses and using only the finest ingredients – La Favorita Genovese Pesto, Caprichos del Guadalquivir Cadenera Orange Marmalade, and L’Abeille Occitane Lavender Honey
  
• From our sponsor Smokin’-Os: A sampler pack of their “smokin’-os” wood rings, to help you add wood-fired, smokey taste to your grilled foods, even if you don’t own a smoker
• From our sponsor Primal Kitchen: $200 of Primal Kitchen goodies, including condiments made with avocado oil and bars and shakes with grass-fed collagen
  
• From our sponsor Langers Juice Company: Your choice of 10 bottles of Langers Juice, with flavors including traditional Apple and Grape, as well as interesting mixes such as Pineapple Orange Coconut, Cranberry Blood Orange, and Mango Peach
• From our sponsor True Made Foods: A 3-bottle sampler pack of sauces with real flavors made from real vegetables and less sugar – Ketchup, BBQ, and Veracha

This prize pack has an ARV of over $400! You have until July 1 at 11:59 PM to enter by following our sponsors and bloggers on social media:

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As one of the bonus entries in the giveaway, leave a comment on this blog post… what is your favorite fruit to eat during the summer?

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Grilled Peach Caprese Salad with Balsamic Glaze and Giveaway!

Serving Size: 4

Soft caramelized peaches with ripe tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and sweet tangy balsamic glaze make the perfect salad for the summer.

Ingredients

• 2 vine ripe tomatoes
• 2 ripe peaches
• 1/2 cup basil leaves (about 16 leaves)
• 8 ounces fresh mozzarella
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1-2 tablespoons honey (depending on how sweet you want your glaze)

Instructions

1. 1. Cut peaches, tomatoes, and mozzarella into 1/4 inch thick slices.
2. 2. Brush both sides of peach slices with canola oil or cooking spray.
3. 3. Grill peaches for about 1 minute per side until they soften.
4. 4. To make the balsamic glaze, bring the balsamic vinegar and honey to a boil. Once boiling, bring to a simmer and let cook for about 10 minutes until thick.
5. 5. Pour balsamic glaze into another container to cool and thicken more.
6. 6. Arrange basil, tomatoes, peaches, and mozzarella on a plate and drizzle on glaze.

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