Grilled Zucchini and Peach Salad with Whipped Goat Cheese

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-22 · Updated 2026-06-22

A refreshing summer salad featuring smoky grilled zucchini and sweet peaches on a bed of airy whipped goat cheese, finished with a honey-lime dressing. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs zucchini, ripe peaches, goat cheese into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 medium, sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick strips zucchini
• 2 medium, pitted and sliced into 1/2-inch wedges ripe peaches
• 6 oz goat cheese
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp, freshly squeezed lime juice
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh mint leaves
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Lightly brush 2 medium sliced zucchini and 2 medium sliced peaches with 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Grill the zucchini strips for 3 minutes per side until tender and grill marks appear, then grill the peach wedges for 2 minutes per side until warmed and slightly caramelized. Remove and let cool slightly.
3. Step 3: In a medium bowl, whip 6 oz goat cheese with 1/4 cup heavy cream using a hand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
4. Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp lime juice, and the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper until emulsified.
5. Step 5: Arrange the grilled zucchini and peaches over a large platter spread with the whipped goat cheese. Drizzle the honey-lime dressing over the top and sprinkle with 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves before serving.