Grilled Peach & Pesto Pasta Salad (Vegan & Gluten Free)

Juicy grilled peaches, fresh basil pesto, and tender pasta come together in this sweet and smoky summer salad masterpiece.

Ingredients

8 oz Gluten Free Pasta (Penne or Fusilli)

2-3 Ripe Peaches, pitted and sliced

1 cup Cherry Tomatoes, halved

1/2 cup Arugula

1/4 cup Toasted Walnuts

Salt and Peppe to taste

This recipe was inspired by sweet summer peaches that practically begged to be grilled. When I paired them with homemade pesto and pasta, I knew I had something special — it’s sweet, smoky, herby, and completely unforgettable. I love making this salad for outdoor dinners; it feels fancy but comes together so easily.

Vegan Pesto

1 cup Fresh Basil Leaves

1/4 cup Walnuts or Pine Nuts

1/4 cup Olive Oil

2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice

1 Garlic Clove

1/4 tsp Salt

Instructions

Cook pasta, rinse with cold water, drain.

Grill peach slices on a hot pan or grill until charred marks appear, about 1-2 min each side.

Blend all pesto ingredients until smooth.

In a bowl, mix pasta, grilled peaches, cherry tomatoes, arugula, and walnuts.

Toss with pesto, serve warm or cold.

Note: This recipe can also be made with regular pasta, not gluten free.