Is it too late to say “Happy New Year’? I am just back from a long break and very excited to be talking to you once again. I wish each and every one of you a fabulous 2016 and hope that all your dreams come true this year. It’s been many many years since I’ve spent an entire month doing nothing, worrying about nothing, just taking in all the good and all the love around me, being spoilt and savoring each day to perfection. I am grateful for this beautiful start to the New year.
On the first day, it seemed like a big transition coming from winter (back in India) to very warm temperatures in Sydney. And a huge effort to settle down into routine. But there was this incentive to come back to. Summer! Bright summer and brighter summer produce. Tomorrow I’ll be going to the farmer’s market but I couldn’t hold myself back from checking out the summer bounty at the local store.
This is an easy, delicious salad that looks like a lot of work but is actually a breeze to make. It is filling, healthy and extremely flavorful. A slightly spicy chicken with sweet, juicy caramelized peaches, summery tomatoes, crunchy rocket and a tangy yogurt dressing. (If peaches are not available where you are at this time, pears will make a great substitute.) It is summer on a plate!
Easy Tandoori Chicken And Grilled Peach Salad
Serves 4-6
600 g chicken tenderloins (or chicken breast sliced into pieces)
11/4 cup Greek yogurt, divided (3/4 cup for marinade, 1/2 cup for dressing)
3 tbsp tandoori chicken marinade (store bought)
3 ripe, firm peaches
1 tbsp olive oil
3/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 cups baby rocket
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
2 tbsp lemon juice,
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 tsp honey
salt, to season
Place the chicken in a medium bowl. Add the yogurt and tandoori chicken marinade. Mix and toss to coat well. Refrigerate for an hour or overnight. In a separate bowl, mix the peaches and olive oil.
Heat a chargrill to medium heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill for 3-4 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Remove from heat and leave aside. Place the peaches on the grill and cook for 2 mins on each side. Don’t move around too much or they will turn mushy.
In a serving platter, place the baby rocket leaves, drizzle a bit of extra virgin olive oil. Arrange the chicken and peaches on the rocket. Top with tomatoes and red onion. Serve with yogurt dressing.
To make the dressing, mix the remaining yogurt, lemon juice, crushed garlic, honey, salt and pepper together in a small bowl. Drizzle on the salad just before serving.
This is so incredibly gorgeous! I have been searching for a salad to use peaches in (having not put stonefruit in many savoury dishes before), and I loved how you have paired them with tandoori chicken.
Thanks Claudia! I think stone fruits complement savory dishes well especially the spicy ones. So glad you liked it.
It’s NEVER too late to say “Happy New Year.’ I am glad you got a chance to take a little break from blogging; we all need that time off now and then. Your trip sounds like fun and this salad is so beautiful.. loveeee
Thank Pang! Seriously I feel great after the break. Hope you are having a great January:-)
Good morning! When I saw this photo on your Instagram feed yesterday on my lunch break at work, I was DELIGHTED to see summer in your signature style! And to see that the ingredients will be available to me and will be easy to put together. I just LOVE fruit in a summer salad, and this one is beautifully presented, as all your other sweet temptations are!
I am glad your 2016 is off to a good start…so is MINE! Love makes everything sweeter. Happy day my dear! Anita
Thanks for your sweet words Anita! I am glad to hear that you are having a great 2016!
Love the beautiful colors! Great photography and it looks delicious!
Thanks so much Jena.
Welcome back and Happy new year to you Sonali. Salad looks awesome…
Happy New Year Ratna! Thank you for stopping by!
Beautiful salad!
Glad you liked it Sabrina!
This is stunning. I’m drooling so badly my computer is in danger! The flavors! The colors! Well done.
Hahaha…You are very sweet Christine! Thanks very much:-)