Description
A fresh and easy summer salad featuring smoky grilled peaches, creamy burrata cheese, peppery arugula, and a bright balsamic dressing. Perfect for light meals or elegant dinner parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium fresh peaches, halved and pitted
- 8 ounces (225g) burrata cheese
- 4 cups (120g) arugula
- 3 tablespoons (45ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) honey
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup (30g) toasted nuts (pecans, walnuts, or almonds) – optional
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (basil or mint) – optional
Instructions
- Wash and halve the peaches, removing the pits. Brush the cut sides lightly with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Heat the grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Place peaches cut side down on the grill. Cook without moving for 3-4 minutes until grill marks appear and peaches start to caramelize.
- Flip peaches and grill the skin side for another 3-4 minutes until soft but still holding shape.
- While peaches grill, whisk together balsamic vinegar, honey, olive oil, salt, and freshly ground black pepper until emulsified.
- In a large bowl, toss arugula with half the dressing and toasted nuts if using.
- Arrange grilled peaches on top of the greens, tear burrata into chunks or serve whole, and drizzle with remaining dressing.
- Sprinkle fresh herbs over the salad for added flavor and color.
- Serve immediately while peaches are warm and burrata is creamy.
Notes
Use ripe but firm peaches to prevent them from becoming mushy on the grill. Toast nuts yourself in a dry pan for best flavor. Burrata is best fresh; if unavailable, fresh mozzarella can be used as a substitute. Serve salad immediately for best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 220
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 10
Keywords: grilled peach salad, burrata, summer salad, fresh salad, easy salad recipe, grilled fruit, arugula salad, balsamic dressing