Description
Sweet, juicy grilled peaches meet creamy, dreamy burrata, all tossed together with a vibrant vinaigrette and a sprinkle of savory goodness. This salad is the perfect harmony of flavors and textures, ideal for a light lunch, an elegant appetizer, or a stunning side dish that will impress everyone.
Ingredients
4 peaches or nectarines , *see notes
1/4 tsp oil , for brushing
1/4 tsp salt & pepper
— Herbed Lemon Vinaigrette —
1/4 cup olive oil
1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp honey, more for drizzling on the grilled peaches as needed
1 tsp lemon zest
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice , about one lemon
1 Tbsp fresh basil, chopped
1/2 Tbsp fresh dill, chopped
1/4 tsp fresh oregano, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
— Salad & Mix-Ins —
1 ball burrata
1/4 cup pistachios, chopped walnuts or almonds will also work great
1/3 cup tomatoes, chopped
6–8 cups mixed greens
1 Tbsp balsamic glaze
extra honey to drizzle over peaches if needed.
Instructions
1. Slice peaches or nectarines in half, remove the pit.
2. Heat your grill to medium heat. Brush the peach halves with oil, then season with salt and pepper.
3. Place the peaches cut-side down on the clean grill grates for 2-3 minutes per side, without moving them, until lightly charred.
4. Remove peaches from the grill, let them cool slightly, then drizzle with a little honey.
5. For the vinaigrette, finely chop all fresh herbs and add them to a small bowl. Whisk in all other vinaigrette ingredients. Reserve some chopped herbs for garnish.
6. Slice the cooled peaches and the tomatoes.
7. Arrange the mixed greens in a large serving bowl or on a platter.
8. Top the greens with the sliced peaches, chopped tomatoes, and torn burrata pieces.
9. Drizzle the herbed lemon vinaigrette evenly over the salad.
10. Add a little extra honey drizzle and the reserved herbs for garnish. Finish with a generous drizzle of balsamic glaze before serving.
Notes
Choose peaches that are ripe but still slightly firm. Overly ripe peaches will become mushy on the grill.
Aim for those beautiful grill marks by ensuring your grill grates are clean and properly heated before placing the peaches down.
For the creamiest texture, allow your burrata to come to room temperature for about 30 minutes before assembling the salad.
If your store-bought balsamic glaze is too thick, you can gently warm it for a few seconds to make it more pourable.
Assemble the salad just before serving to prevent the arugula from wilting and the burrata from becoming watery.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: American