Name: Peach and Bacon Salad with a Maple Balsamic Glaze
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: New Zealand
Ingredients: 4 slices streaky bacon; 3 peaches, stones removed cut into 6-8 wedges; 1/3 cup walnuts, chopped; 2 cups baby spinach leaves; 1 cup fresh basil leaves, freshly torn; 1/4 red onion, thinly diced; 4 Tbspn balsamic vinegar; 2 Tbspn maple syrup

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The combination of juicy grilled peaches, smoky bacon, fresh basil, and crunchy walnuts topped by a delicious maple balsamic glaze makes this peach and bacon salad one you will want to make again and again!

Plump juicy peaches go so well contrasting against the crispy, salty, smoky bacon. The freshly torn basil gives this salad an extra punch.

When you top this salad with the maple balsamic glaze you are getting a delicious sweet/salty combination full of different textures that work to make a delicious lunch or light dinner.

Grilling the peaches for this salad is a bit of extra effort, you could just add the peaches to the salad fresh, but grilling them really brings out their flavour, it is well worth it in my opinion!

Close up of grilled peach and bacon salad.

Additional Recipe Notes

I used streaky bacon in this salad, use whatever bacon you prefer.
This peach and bacon salad will keep until the next day but the peaches may go a bit soggy, so it is best eaten on the same day as you make it.
If you don't have time to make the glaze a drizzle of balsamic vinegar will be a quicker option that will work well.
Using a grill pan works better than a frying pan and you will get more caramelization on the peaches.
Nectarines can work instead of peaches
This can make a great salad for a potluck dinner it would go well with my beetroot, avocado, and quinoa salad and Mediterranean chickpea salad.

How to make this salad Paleo compliant:

If you are following a strict Paleo diet then look for good quality Paleo compliant bacon at your local butchers.
Use good quality balsamic vinegar, look out for additives such as “caramel colour” or sulphites.

For other peach recipes, you might like to try my healthy peach popsicles or peach smoothie bowl.

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Peach and Bacon Salad with a Maple Balsamic Glaze

Yield: Serves 2-4 as a main or 5-6 as a side.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

A delicious grilled peach salad with smoky bacon, crunchy walnuts, and a maple balsamic glaze. Gluten-Free and Paleo-friendly.

Ingredients

Peach and Bacon Salad

4 slices streaky bacon
3 peaches, stones removed cut into 6-8 wedges
⅓ cup walnuts, chopped
2 cups baby spinach leaves
1 cup fresh basil leaves, freshly torn
¼ red onion, thinly diced

Maple balsamic glaze

4 Tbspn balsamic vinegar
2 Tbspn maple syrup

Instructions

First, make the glaze. Place maple syrup and balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan. Place on low heat and simmer for about 15 minutes, it should start to thicken. Remove from the heat and it should thicken some more. If it is too thick you can add some water until you have your desired consistency.
Heat a drizzle of oil on the barbecue hot plate or in a frying pan or grill pan on the stovetop. Cook the bacon until crispy; set aside on a paper towel to absorb excess fat. Or cook under the grill in your oven, until crispy, which should take roughly 3-5 min each side.
Next, cook the peaches. You can cook them in the bacon fat or choose a new pan. Heat a drizzle of oil in a grill pan on the stovetop. Cooked for 2-3 min each side until caramelized.
In a small frying pan lightly cook the walnuts for a couple of minutes until they are golden, turning frequently, set aside.
Assemble the salad. In a bowl place the spinach leaves, red onion, and basil leaves toss all together. Then place on a platter, place the grilled peaches evenly on the top. Break up the crispy bacon into small pieces, sprinkle over the peaches and then add the walnuts on top. Drizzle the balsamic maple glaze over the top.
Serve immediately.

Notes

I used streaky bacon in this salad, use whatever you prefer.

If you are following a strict Paleo diet then look for good quality Paleo compliant bacon at your local butchers.

Use good quality balsamic vinegar, look out for additives such as “caramel colour” or sulphites.

This peach and bacon salad will keep until the next day but the peaches may go a bit soggy, so it is best eaten on the same day as you make it.

If you don't have time to make the glaze a drizzle of balsamic vinegar will be a quicker option that will work well.

Using a grill pan works better than a frying pan and you will get more caramelization on the peaches.

Nutrition Information

Yield 4 Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving Calories 221Total Fat 10gSaturated Fat 2gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 8gCholesterol 9mgSodium 214mgCarbohydrates 28gNet Carbohydrates 23gFiber 5gSugar 20gProtein 9g

This nutritional information is an estimate only and is provided as a courtesy to readers. It was auto-generated based on serving size, number of servings, and typical information for the ingredients listed in the recipe card. Please feel free to use your preferred nutrition calculator. Please consult your doctor about any specific dietary requirements.