Fresh, Sweet, and Creamy Summer Salad Bursting with Color and Flavor
🧑🍳 Introduction
This refreshing peach burrata salad is the perfect mix of creamy, juicy, herby, and tangy. Grilled peaches bring a warm, smoky sweetness that pairs beautifully with cold, creamy burrata cheese and a drizzle of homemade basil vinaigrette. It’s ideal for summer evenings, barbecues, or a light lunch that tastes as gorgeous as it looks.
🛒 Ингредиенты
For the Salad 🥗
- 3 ripe peaches, halved and pitted
- 8 oz burrata cheese (2 balls)
- 4 cups arugula or spring mix
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup toasted pine nuts
- Olive oil for brushing
For the Basil Vinaigrette 🌿
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Соль и перец по вкусу.
🍳 Инструкции
Step 1: Grill the Peaches
- Preheat grill or grill pan over medium heat.
- Lightly brush peaches with olive oil.
- Grill cut-side down for 3–4 minutes until charred. Let cool slightly, then slice.
Step 2: Make the Vinaigrette
- In a blender or food processor, combine basil, oil, vinegar, mustard, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Blend until smooth and green.
Step 3: Assemble the Salad
- On a large platter, layer greens, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
- Arrange grilled peach slices and torn burrata on top.
- Drizzle generously with basil vinaigrette and sprinkle pine nuts.
- Serve immediately.
📝 Tips & Variations
- Add prosciutto ribbons for a salty twist.
- Substitute peaches with nectarines or grilled plums.
- Make vinaigrette ahead — it keeps for 3 days refrigerated.