Juicy grilled peaches paired with tangy feta, fragrant basil, and a generous drizzle of SPHERA olive oil make for an easy, elegant summer dish. Perfect as a starter or light lunch.

Fresh peaches are abundant on Crete and throughout the Mediterranean in summer. Grilling brings out their natural sweetness and pairs beautifully with salty feta, basil, and a generous pour of good olive oil.

Ingredients

• 4 ripe peaches, halved and pitted
• 120g feta cheese, crumbled
• 2 tbsp SPHERA extra virgin olive oil, plus more to serve
• 1 small handful fresh basil leaves
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tsp runny honey (optional)

Method

1. Preheat a grill pan or barbecue to medium-high heat.
2. Brush the cut sides of the peach halves lightly with 2 tbsp olive oil.
3. Place peaches cut side down on the hot grill and cook for about 3 minutes, until grill marks appear. Flip and cook a further 2-3 minutes until just softened.
4. Arrange the grilled peaches cut side up on a serving plate. Scatter over the crumbled feta and torn basil leaves.
5. Drizzle with a little extra olive oil and, if liked, a teaspoon of runny honey.
6. Season with freshly ground black pepper and serve warm or at room temperature.