Salads might not be the first thing you think of in terms of camping food, but this Grilled Peach Caprese Salad by contributor Emily Hlavac Green has got us craving a big bowl of greens.

There’s little more beautiful, simple or tasty than a classic Caprese Salad, IMO. Perhaps because I’m a huge meat and cheese fan, or it’s down to my love of all things balsamic.

On our latest adventure upstate, we picked up some of the late summers produce – huge juicy peaches and deep red heirloom tomatoes to add to our camp meal toolbox. This recipe has a twist on the traditional Caprese, switching out basil for mint.

The grilled peaches have a little chared smokiness to them and warrant lighting a campfire. If you have it, watermelon also works really well in here.

Person holding a plate of peach caprese salad next to a campfire

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Caprese Salad with Grilled Peaches

This Grilled Peach Caprese Salad is a colorful (and tasty!) way to add some greens to your camping menu.

Author: FOTG Community

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Prep Time: 2

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 12

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Ingredients

1 large peach
1 large heirloom tomato, sliced into wedges
8 oz ball of fresh mozzarella, torn into 1/2 inch sized pieces
6-8 slices of prosciutto, cut into thin strips
a handful of fresh mint leaves, torn
couple of handfuls of arugula
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic reduction, (recipe follows)
salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

Slice peach in half and remove the stone.
Place on grill cut side down over the campfire and leave until you have a slight char. Remove and slice.
Arrange arugula, tomato slices, mozzarella, prosciutto and mint between two plates. Top with sliced roasted peaches and drizzle with olive oil and balsamic reduction. Season with salt & pepper.

FOR THE BALSAMIC REDUCTION

To make a balsamic reduction, bring 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar to a boil in a small saucepot. Reduce the heat and simmer until the vinegar has thickened to the consistency of syrup, about 10 minutes. This can be prepared ahead of time and transported to camp in a small, sealable container.

Notes

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Sharp knife + cutting board
Grill grate
Small saucepot
Plates + utensils for serving

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Nutrition (Per Serving)

Calories: 591kcal

*Nutrition is an estimate based on information provided by a third-party nutrition calculator

Lunch, Main Course, Salad, Side Dish

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About The Author

Emily Hlavac Green is a photographer and artist from New Zealand, currently living in New York City. Getting outside, sleeping under the starts is something Emily and her partner-in-crime Jordan do most weekends. With a passion for being resourceful and only taking what they can carry on their backs, Emily’s goal is to to get creative with real, healthy and aspirational meals over a campfire. Oh, and there is always enough room for a bottle of wine.

Follow along @emilyhlavacgreen and @edibleweekend // emilyhlavacgreen.com // portsofgold.com