Description
Grilled Peach Burrata Salad is a fresh and elegant summer salad featuring caramelized grilled peaches, creamy burrata cheese, peppery greens, toasted nuts, and a sweet balsamic glaze. It offers the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and creamy flavors.
Ingredients
- 4 ripe peaches, halved and pitted
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 oz burrata cheese
- 5 cups arugula or mixed greens
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup toasted pecans or walnuts
- 1/4 cup balsamic glaze
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Brush peach halves lightly with olive oil.
- Grill peaches cut-side down for 3-4 minutes until grill marks appear and peaches soften slightly.
- Remove peaches and allow them to cool for a few minutes before slicing.
- Arrange arugula or mixed greens on a serving platter.
- Tear burrata into pieces and distribute over the greens.
- Top with grilled peach slices and fresh basil leaves.
- Sprinkle toasted pecans or walnuts over the salad.
- Whisk together extra virgin olive oil, honey, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad.
- Finish with balsamic glaze.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Choose ripe but firm peaches so they hold their shape on the grill.
- Nectarines can be substituted for peaches.
- Toast the nuts for deeper flavor and crunch.
- Serve immediately after assembling for the best texture.
- Add prosciutto-style halal beef slices for extra protein if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean