Grilled Nectarine Salad with Pesto
Discover the perfect summer salad! This grilled nectarine salad with creamy bocconcini and vibrant pesto is a refreshing dish for any occasion.
There's something magical about the combination of sweet, juicy grilled nectarines, creamy bocconcini, (homemade or otherwise) and the bold, herby kick of pesto. This Grilled Nectarine Salad is the ultimate summer dish—light, refreshing, and bursting with flavor. While store-bought pesto can work in a pinch, nothing beats the taste of homemade pesto. It elevates this salad to a whole new level, balancing the sweetness of the fruit with its rich, nutty, and aromatic notes. Whether you're hosting a barbecue, looking for a quick weekday lunch, or preparing a dish to impress, this salad is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Here are some great ideas to serve with our Grilled Nectarine Salad with Bocconcini and Pesto:
Chicken Hasselback –complement the fresh flavours of the salad.
Cured Salmon – The richness of salmon pairs beautifully with the sweet nectarines and creamy bocconcini.
Roast Pork – A tender roast pork loin or pork chops would make a hearty and flavorful main to go with the salad.
Quinoa or Couscous – A side of quinoa or couscous adds a nutritious and filling base to the meal.
Crusty Bread – Serve with a side of crusty baguette or ciabatta to soak up the pesto dressing.
Grilled Vegetables – Zucchini, bell peppers, or asparagus grilled to perfection are a great vegetable side dish.
Pasta – A light pasta dish, like a lemony spaghetti or a fresh caprese pasta, would complement the salad flavors.
Charcuterie Board – Pair with a simple charcuterie board featuring cheeses, olives, and prosciutto for a sophisticated spread.
Grilled Prawns – Succulent prawn skewers add a touch of elegance and flavor that pairs well with the salad.
Light White Wine or Rosé – A crisp, chilled glass of white wine or rosé is the perfect drink to enjoy alongside this refreshing salad.
These options can help round out your meal while highlighting the fresh, vibrant flavours of your grilled nectarine salad!
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Need
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) as needed BUY
- 1 Pinch pink salt flakes BUY
- 4-6 fresh nectarines or peaches, stoned and quartered
- 200 Grams rocket (arugula) or other salad greens
- 200 Grams Thermomix Bocconcini or purchased bocconcini Recipe
- 1 Batch Hey Pesto Recipe
- 50 Grams pine nuts toasted
Do
- 1
Preheat a grill pan on high for at least 10 minutes.
- 2
Stone and cut the nectarines and drizzle with EVOO, season with salt.
- 3
Grill them briefly just until grill marks appear on the flesh and the colour becomes very bright. Set aside.
- 4
Arrange rocket and bocconcini onto a serving platter and dollop with small spoonfuls of pesto.
- 5
Top with the grilled nectarines and drizzle all with a little more EVOO. Finish with the toasted pine nuts.
- 6
Serve immediately as the juice from the nectarines will start to 'dress' the salad as they cool.
Tenina Holder is a wife, mother of five and grandmother of eight, who started cooking in the olden days before Thermomix was even a thing.
Tenina has become the premium go to source for all Thermomix expertise and of course fresh and easy recipes that work. Her cooking classes and foodie trips are sold out in literally hours, her cookbooks appear on the Australian best seller lists and her social reach is in the millions. Her Insider Club is the most fun you can have with a Thermomix and you really should join her! She believes chocolate, butter and salt are health foods. Her food positivity mantra is, eat everything, just not all at once!
