Description
At its core, this grilled gnocchi salad is a simple yet elegant dish that redefines how we think about gnocchi. Traditionally, gnocchi is boiled and served with a rich sauce. Here, we completely change the cooking method. The gnocchi is tossed in a little olive oil and grilled directly, either in a grill basket or on a pan on the grill. This process gives it a fantastic golden-brown crust and a slightly smoky flavor that you simply can’t achieve by boiling. This unique texture—crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside—is what makes this salad so addictive.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe peaches, halved and pitted
- ½ loaf rustic Italian bread, thick slices
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 1 garlic clove, halved
- ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced
- 2 balls burrata cheese
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 tsp honey
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Make the Vinaigrette
- Whisk together red wine vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking. Add red onions and let them marinate.
2. Grill the Peaches
- Brush peach halves with olive oil, season with salt and pepper.
- Grill cut-side down until charred but still firm (2–3 min per side).
- Cool slightly, then slice into wedges.
3. Toast the Bread
- Brush bread slices with olive oil and grill until golden and crisp.
- Rub hot bread with garlic halves to infuse flavor.
- Cut into large chunks.
4. Assemble the Salad
- In a large bowl, combine grilled peaches, bread chunks, cucumber, and marinated onions.
- Toss with vinaigrette and let sit 15 minutes to absorb flavors.
5. Finish & Serve
- Tear basil leaves and toss gently.
- Transfer to a platter, break burrata over the top.
- Drizzle with olive oil, crack fresh pepper, and garnish with more basil.
Notes
This Grilled Gnocchi Salad is hearty yet refreshing, making it perfect for summer meals. You can customize it with seasonal vegetables, add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein, or drizzle with balsamic glaze for a flavor boost.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: ~350
- Sugar: ~4g
- Sodium: ~520mg
- Fat: ~14g
- Saturated Fat: ~4g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~50g
- Fiber: ~3g
- Protein: ~9g
- Cholesterol: Low
Keywords: Grilled Gnocchi Salad