Grilled Peach and Mint Pistachio Pesto Summer Salad

The sweet grilled peaches, the fresh arugula, and the mint pistachio pesto make this summer salad very colorful. Its a great mix of tastes and textures thats great for getting together in the summer.

Ingredients:

• 4 ripe peaches, halved and pitted
• 2 cups fresh arugula
• 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
• 1/2 cup pistachio nuts, toasted and chopped
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat

Brush the peach halves with a bit of olive oil and grill them for about 2-3 minutes per side, until grill marks appear and they are slightly softened

Remove from the grill and let them cool slightly

In a food processor, combine the fresh mint leaves, toasted pistachios, grated Parmesan cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper

Blend until you have a smooth pesto-like consistency

Arrange the grilled peach halves, fresh arugula, and mint pistachio pesto on a serving platter

Drizzle the remaining pesto over the peaches and arugula, and sprinkle with extra chopped pistachios and grated Parmesan cheese

Serve immediately and enjoy your Grilled Peach and Mint Pistachio Pesto Summer Salad