Got plums? The Girl and I picked up some plums today at a local roadside stand. Luckily by the time we got home there were still four left in the bag so we could make this grilled plum salad.
If you have never tried grilled plums before, you are in for a real treat. This salad is not only easy peasy to make, but it’s good for you too!
Ingredients
1 tablespoon canola oil
4 medium black plums, halved and pitted
2 large limes, zested {reserve juice for dressing}
1 head radicchio, sliced
1 head butter lettuce, sliced
8 oz. jicama, sliced thin
2 serrano chilies, sliced thin
Lime Vinaigrette
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons agave syrup
2 large limes, juiced
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Oil the grates of your stove top or outdoor grill and preheat for 5 minutes on high. Sprinkle plums with a little salt and pepper and place cut side down on hot grill leave in place for a minute or two until your have some nice grill marks and then set aside.
Toss the radicchio, butter lettuce, lime zest, chilies and jicama in a large bowl and set aside. Meanwhile in a small bowl, whisk together all the lime vinaigrette ingredients.
Pour dressing over salad mixture and toss until coated, add grilled plums to the top and serve.
Looking for more delicious salad recipes? Check out 132+ Delicious Salads, Dressings And Dips by Gabrielle Raiz, it has crazy good reviews.
Mindy says
I’m a sucker for a savory salad with fruit in it and this sounds amazing. Pinning and making asap!
Mavis Butterfield says
Yay! I think I could eat a plate of just grilled plums for dinner!