Best 2 Grilled Plum Salad With Aged Gouda And Pecans Recipes

In the culinary world, where flavors dance and ingredients harmonize, there exists a dish that captivates the senses with its unique blend of sweet, tangy, and nutty notes. It is the grilled plum salad with aged gouda and pecans, a delightful symphony of textures and flavors that will elevate your taste buds to new heights. This tantalizing salad combines the natural sweetness of grilled plums with the sharp bite of aged gouda and the earthy crunch of toasted pecans. Dressed with a balsamic vinaigrette, this dish is a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors that will have you savoring every bite.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED PLUM SALAD

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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon champagne vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
3 plums, pitted and halved
1 tablespoon olive oil
Kosher salt
1 head radicchio, roughly chopped
2 Belgian endives, quartered and cored
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup salted roasted pistachios, chopped

Steps:

Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium high.
For the dressing: In a large bowl whisk together the honey, vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt until emulsified. Set the bowl aside.
For the salad: Drizzle the plums with the olive oil and season with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Place the plums on the hot grill and cook until golden brown all over, about 1 minute per side. Remove from the grill and let cool slightly before cutting into wedges.
Add the radicchio and endive to the bowl with the dressing, season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and toss well to coat. Add the plums and toss gently. Sprinkle with the feta and pistachios.

GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD WITH PLUM VINAIGRETTE

Grilled Chicken Salad With Plum Vinaigrette image

What a beautiful salad this is! Grilling brings out the natural sweetness of the plums. A wonderful presentation, it's easy, awesome flavors, a recipe you will love and the family will request again and again!

Provided by FLUFFSTER

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 38m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/3 cup white wine vinegar
1/4 cup plum preserves or 1/4 cup sweet and sour sauce
3 tablespoons salad oil
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 2x1-inch strips
4 medium plums
1 cup pea pods, halved crosswise
6 cups mixed salad greens, torn (romaine, red leafed lettuce)

Steps:

Soak sixteen 5-6-inch long wooden skewers in.
water for 30 minutes.
For the vinaigrette:.
Combine vinegar; plum sauce, preserves, or sweet-and-sour sauce; oil; coriander;; and pepper in a small mixing bowl. Reserve 1/4 cup for brushing sauce; set aside remaining vinaigrette for salad dressing.
Thread chicken strips accordion-style on skewers. Cut each plum into 8 wedges; thread onto remaining 8 skewers.
Grill skewered chicken on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium high coals for 8 to 10 minutes or until the chicken is tender and no longer pink, adding the skewered plums during the last 3 minutes and brushing occasionally with the 1/4 cup plum vinaigrette.
Meanwhile, cook pea pods, covered, in a small amount of boiling water for 2 to 4 minutes or until crisp-tender. (Or place pea pods and 2 tablespoons water in a 1-qt. microwave-safe casserole. Micro cook, uncovered, on 100% power (high) for 2 to 2 1/2 minutes or until crisp-tender). Drain.
To serve:.
Toss together pea pods and greens in a large bowl. Arrange pea pod mixture; chicken, and plums on 4 dinner plates. Serve with remaining plum vinaigrette.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.1, Fat 12, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 65.8, Sodium 177.3, Carbohydrate 17, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 7.2, Protein 27.3

Tips:

Choose ripe, firm plums for the best flavor and texture.
Grill the plums over medium heat to prevent them from burning.
If you don't have a grill, you can also roast the plums in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15-20 minutes.
Use a good quality aged Gouda cheese for the best flavor.
Toast the pecans in the oven or in a skillet to enhance their flavor.
Serve the salad immediately after assembling to prevent the plums from getting soggy.

Conclusion:

This grilled plum salad with aged Gouda and pecans is a delicious and refreshing summer dish. The grilled plums are sweet and smoky, the aged Gouda cheese is sharp and creamy, and the pecans add a crunchy texture. This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner, and it's also a great way to use up any leftover grilled plums.