Grilled Fruit Salad
By admin Posted in: Appetizers & Snacks Recipes Sides on May 25th, 2012
Prep Time: 16 minutes
Cook Time: 4 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes, plus optional chill time
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 (4 to 6-inch diameter) fresh pineapple slice (1 inch thick)
3 red or black plums, halved and pitted (peeled if desired)
2 peaches or nectarines, halved and pitted (peeled if desired)
1 medium mango, peeled, pitted and diced
1 cup raspberries, blueberries or diced strawberries
1/4 cup fresh squeezed orange juice (from 1 orange)
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1 to 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or cilantro, optional
Heat grill to medium direct heat. Blend 1 tablespoon olive oil and vinegar in small bowl. Pat pineapple, plums and peaches or nectarines with paper towels: brush lightly with olive oil mixture. Place brushed-side-down on grill or in grill basket; brush lightly with remaining olive oil mixture. Cover and grill 2 to 3 minutes per side over medium direct heat or until fruit is just softened. Remove from grill; place on baking sheet or in baking dish. Set aside to cool.
Combine mango and berries in serving dish; set aside. Cut grilled fruit into bite-size pieces; add to fruit mixture. Blend remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil, orange juice and brown sugar in small dish, and add any remaining balsamic vinegar mixture; drizzle over mango mixture. Add orange peel and cilantro; toss to coat evenly. Serve or cover and chill up to 1 day. Great over cake, ice cream, drizzled with yogurt or served plain.
8 (1/2 cup) servings
