Fresh Grilled Peach and Burrata Caprese Salad
A quick and easy summer salad featuring smoky grilled peaches, creamy burrata cheese, fresh basil, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze for a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe peaches, halved and pitted
- 8 ounces fresh burrata cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn or whole
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 to 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze or reduction
- Sea salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional: handful of arugula or baby greens
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F).
- Rinse and dry the peaches. Cut them in half and remove the pits. If peaches are large, cut halves in half again for easier serving. Brush the cut sides lightly with olive oil.
- Place peach halves cut-side down on the grill. Grill for 3–4 minutes without moving until grill marks appear and peaches start to soften.
- Flip peaches and grill the skin side for another 2 minutes. Peaches should be tender but still hold their shape.
- While peaches grill, tear burrata into large chunks and gently tear basil leaves. If using arugula, wash and dry it well.
- Arrange grilled peaches on a serving platter. Nestle chunks of burrata between the peaches and sprinkle basil and optional arugula around.
- Season lightly with sea salt and black pepper.
- Drizzle extra virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze generously over the salad.
- Let the salad rest for 5 minutes at room temperature before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
Use firm but ripe peaches for best grilling results. Brush peaches with olive oil to prevent sticking. Tear burrata gently to keep creamy texture. Serve salad immediately or let rest 5-15 minutes for flavors to meld. Can substitute fresh mozzarella for burrata or use dairy-free alternatives. If no grill available, broil peaches for 5-7 minutes or use a hot skillet.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the salad
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 13
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 6
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