When was the last time you laughed?
Today? Yesterday? A week ago? A month ago?
What makes you laugh? Can you picture it in your mind? Is it a moment, a memory, a person, a movie, a thing?
I believe laughter is a very important element of life. And yet even though we know it can improve our quality of life, I have come to realize that it is often forgotten or left out of our daily routines. That’s why I am intentional about making laughter a part of everyday life.
When I am having a bad day I often ask myself: Have I laughed today? Usually the answer is no and if that is the case, I look for ways to change that. Whether it’s laughing at myself or watching a quick funny YouTube video, I know making time for laughter enhances my life. But like most things (food included) laughter is better when it’s shared together.
This weekend, my dearly beloved husband and I shared much laughter together. After a Fourth of July family “vacation” and one of the longest weeks of our lives, we were happy to have a house to ourselves and just be.
Of course I was also happy to be back in my kitchen again, making this Grilled Peach Salad with corn and bacon. When the humidity is close to 100% outside, dinner salads are almost a necessity to beat the heat. What I love about this salad are the flavor combinations that go into it: grilled peaches and a lemon vinaigrette; bacon and red onions; and sweet corn and greens.
This is one of my all-time favorite summer salads. It’s tantalizing, fresh and like a bout of laughter, oh-so-satisfying to the soul!
- 2 peaches, halved and pitted
- 1 ear sweet corn
- 3-4 strips bacon, cooked and chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 3 cups mixed greens
- [br][b]For the lemon vinaigrette:[/b]
- 4 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon Herbs de Provence
- 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Freshly ground black pepper and salt to taste
- First, make the dressing. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together ingredients and set aside.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Shuck the corn and place into boiling water, cover the pot, turn off the heat, and let the corn cook until tender, about 8-10 minutes. Remove the corn and let cool. Using a knife, cut corn off of the cob and set aside.
- Preheat the grill to high heat. Lightly brush the peach halves with the dressing. Place the peaches cut side down on the hot grill. Grill for 5 minutes, or until the peaches are soft and have grill marks. Remove peaches from the grill, let cool and slice.
- Place greens, corn, sliced peaches, bacon and red onion in a large salad bowl. Drizzle with salad dressing, gently toss and serve immediately.
I love the looks of this salad, Lauren! Peaches and corn seem like the perfect combo!
Thanks Gayle! It has become a family favorite for sure!
Love grilled peaches! This salad looks perfect! Pinning!
Grilled peaches… corn… and bacon??! Hello favorite salad ever! I haven’t been to the store in a few days (feels so weird), but I know I’m gonna be needing some peaches for my salad this weekend! Love this!
I’m telling you, if I could have grilled peaches everyday I would be one happy camper. SO GOOD! Thanks for stopping by Heather, and do let me know if you try it! Enjoy. 🙂
Grilled peaches are such a wonderful summer specialty, and so versatile! They are great on salads, blended into salsas, and even as a sweet dessert. Do you have any other recipes you love to make with grilled stone fruit?
Hi Felicia! Oh definitely. I love cooking cherries in a grill pan and serving them over ice cream. Another personal favorite is grilled plums with mascarpone and honey.
What an interesting combination! I love peaches but have never grilled them or put them on salad. Must try!
Thank you for sharing this week at Brag About It link party on VMG206 (Mondays at Midnight).
~ Megin of VMG206
Thanks Megin! Let me know if you try it and what you think. Lately, we’ve been having this almost once a week at my house!