Fresh Grilled Peach Burrata Salad with Basil
A light and elegant summer salad featuring smoky grilled peaches, creamy burrata cheese, and fresh basil, perfect for quick and satisfying meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 ripe but firm peaches, halved and pitted
- 8 ounces burrata cheese
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, loosely packed, torn or whole
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon aged balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
- Sea salt to taste (preferably flaky salt like Maldon)
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Toasted pine nuts or walnuts (optional for crunch)
- Fresh lemon juice (optional for brightness)
Instructions
- Rinse and dry peaches. Cut in half and remove pits. Brush cut sides lightly with olive oil to prevent sticking. (About 5 minutes)
- Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat until hot enough to sizzle a drop of water. (5 minutes)
- Place peaches cut-side down on the grill. Grill for 3-4 minutes until grill marks appear and peaches soften slightly. Flip and grill skin side for an additional 2 minutes. Avoid overcooking. (Total 6-7 minutes)
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper to make the dressing. (2 minutes)
- Arrange grilled peaches on a serving platter. Tear burrata into chunks and scatter over peaches. Sprinkle fresh basil leaves on top. (3 minutes)
- Drizzle dressing evenly over the salad. Finish with flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. (2 minutes)
- Optionally, add toasted nuts or a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Serve immediately while burrata is cool and peaches are warm for best contrast.
Notes
Use ripe but firm peaches that hold their shape when grilled. Keep burrata chilled until just before serving for best texture. Assemble salad just before serving to prevent basil wilting and burrata breaking down. Brushing peaches with olive oil helps prevent sticking and promotes caramelization. Optionally add toasted nuts or fresh lemon juice for extra texture and brightness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approxima
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 13
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 7
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