BBQ Peach, Radicchio & Parma Ham Salad with Blue Cheese & Basil Oil
Sweet grilled peaches, bitter radicchio, salty Parma ham and creamy blue cheese brought together with toasted hazelnuts, aged balsamic and fragrant basil oil. A simple salad that delivers contrast in every bite.
Using GOOD PHATS Basil Oil adds a fresh herbaceous finish that lifts the richness of the cheese and Parma ham while complementing the sweetness of the peaches.
GOOD PHATS: BASIL OIL
SERVES: 2
PREP TIME: 10 mins
COOK TIME: 10 mins
INGREDIENTS
FOR THE SALAD
2 peaches
1 head radicchio
80g Parma ham
80g blue cheese
40g hazelnuts
TO FINISH
GOOD PHATS Basil Oil
Aged balsamic vinegar
Salt
Black pepper
METHOD
Step One: Crisp the Parma ham
Lay the Parma ham onto a lined baking tray and cook until crisp. Remove and allow to cool, then break into shards.
Step Two: Toast the hazelnuts
Toast the hazelnuts in a dry pan until lightly golden and fragrant. Roughly crush and set aside.
Step Three: Grill the peaches
Cut the peaches in half and remove the stones. Place cut-side down onto a hot grill or griddle pan and cook until lightly caramelised with clear char marks.
Step Four: Build the salad
Separate the radicchio leaves and arrange onto a serving platter. Add the grilled peaches, blue cheese and crispy Parma ham.
Step Five: Plate & serve
Scatter over the toasted hazelnuts. Finish with a drizzle of aged balsamic and GOOD PHATS Basil Oil. Season lightly with salt and black pepper and serve immediately.
Chef’s Tip
Dress this salad at the last moment. The radicchio should stay crisp, the Parma ham should stay crunchy, and the warm peaches should contrast against the cool blue cheese. That's what makes the dish work.
