Best Watercress Endive And Grilled Peach Salad Recipes

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WATERCRESS, ENDIVE, AND GRILLED-PEACH SALAD



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This summer salad has it all -- crunchy, peppery greens; soft, smooth cheese; and sweet, smoky, slightly caramelized peaches hot off the grill.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 recipe Grilled Peaches
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 Belgian endives, trimmed and cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces
2 bunches stemmed watercress (about 8 cups)
6 ounces halved bocconcini, or sliced fresh mozzarella

Steps:

  • Prepare grilled peaches; quarter each half, and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together fresh lemon juice and olive oil; season with coarse salt and ground pepper.
  • Add Belgian endives, stemmed watercress, and bocconcini or mozzarella. Toss to coat. Divide among plates; arrange peaches next to salad.

WATERCRESS, ENDIVE, AND GRILLED PEACH SALAD



Watercress, Endive, and Grilled Peach Salad image

Categories     Salad     Side     Peach     Summer     Endive     Watercress

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 peaches, halved and pitted
1 tablespoon melted unsalted butter
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper
2 Belgian endives, trimmed and cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces
2 bunches stemmed watercress (about 8 cups)
6 ounces bocconcini (small fresh mozzarella balls), halved, or sliced fresh mozzarella

Steps:

  • Heat a grill to medium-low. Brush both sides of the peaches with the melted butter.
  • Place the peaches on the grill; cover the grill, and cook until the peaches are charred and softened, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Quarter each half, and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk the lemon juice and olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
  • Add the endives, watercress, and bocconcini. Toss to coat. Divide among 4 plates; arrange the peaches next to the salad.

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