Description
This grilled peach and burrata salad is a fresh, summery dish combining sweet caramelized peaches, creamy burrata, juicy tomatoes, and crunchy walnuts over crisp salad greens. It’s light, elegant, and perfect for warm-weather dining.
Ingredients
- 3–4 ripe but firm peaches, cut into wedges
- 1 large ball of burrata (about 150 g)
- 3 cups mixed salad leaves (e.g., lamb’s lettuce, pea shoots, baby beet leaves)
- 1½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ medium red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup toasted walnut halves
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (plus more for grilling)
- 1 tbsp balsamic glaze
- A small handful of fresh basil leaves
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- ⅛ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- Optional: ciabatta bread, for serving
Instructions
- Place salad leaves into a large serving bowl or platter. Add cherry tomatoes and sliced red onion, sprinkle with sea salt, and gently toss.
- Heat a grill pan or barbecue and lightly brush with olive oil.
- Grill peach wedges for 2–3 minutes per side until caramelized and marked. Set aside.
- If using ciabatta, brush slices with olive oil and grill until crisp and golden.
- Scatter grilled peaches over the salad. Add toasted walnuts and place the burrata in the center.
- Tear open the burrata and gently spread it over the salad.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze. Finish with black pepper and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
- Serve immediately with toasted bread if desired.
Notes
- Substitute burrata with fresh mozzarella or blue cheese for variation.
- Use nectarines, figs, or roasted grapes if peaches are out of season.
- Grilled chicken or prosciutto adds extra protein and pairs well with the flavors.
- Pecans, almonds, or pistachios can replace walnuts.
- Best enjoyed fresh; store components separately for up to one day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad portion
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
