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Fresh Peach Burrata Salad with Balsamic Reduction

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A light and indulgent summer salad featuring ripe peaches, creamy burrata, fresh greens, and a tangy-sweet homemade balsamic reduction. Perfect for quick entertaining or a simple weeknight treat.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ripe, medium-sized peaches, sliced
  • 8 ounces (about 225 grams) burrata cheese, fresh and at room temperature
  • 4 cups (about 120 grams) mixed salad greens (baby arugula, spinach, or spring mix)
  • ½ cup (120 ml) balsamic vinegar for reduction
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • A handful of fresh basil leaves, torn
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for balsamic reduction)
  • ¼ cup (30 grams) toasted pine nuts or sliced almonds (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the balsamic reduction: Pour ½ cup (120 ml) balsamic vinegar into a medium non-stick saucepan. Add 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup if desired. Heat over medium heat and bring to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 10–15 minutes until reduced by half and syrupy, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  2. Slice the peaches: Rinse and dry peaches. Slice into thin wedges about ¼ inch (6 mm) thick. Pat lightly with paper towel if very juicy.
  3. Prepare the greens: Toss salad greens with 2 tablespoons (30 ml) extra virgin olive oil and a pinch of sea salt in a large mixing bowl.
  4. Assemble the salad: Arrange dressed greens on serving platter or plates. Nestle peach slices on top. Tear burrata into chunks and scatter over salad. Sprinkle torn basil leaves and toasted nuts if using.
  5. Finish with balsamic glaze and seasoning: Drizzle cooled balsamic reduction over salad. Add freshly cracked black pepper and a final pinch of sea salt to taste.
  6. Serve immediately while burrata is fresh and peaches are juicy.

Notes

Keep heat low when reducing balsamic vinegar to avoid bitterness. If reduction thickens too much, whisk in a splash of water to loosen. Use ripe but firm peaches to avoid watery salad. Burrata should be at room temperature for best creaminess. Assemble salad just before serving for freshness.

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