Description
A vibrant summer salad combining the sweetness of grilled peaches with creamy burrata, peppery arugula, and a tangy balsamic reduction. It’s simple, elegant, and endlessly customizable with optional toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe but firm peaches, halved and pitted
- 8 oz burrata cheese
- 2–3 cups fresh arugula
- Olive oil, for brushing and drizzling
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Balsamic reduction, homemade or store-bought
Optional:
- Fresh basil
- Pistachios (crushed)
- Prosciutto
- Drizzle of honey
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium heat.
- Halve and pit the peaches (do not peel). Brush the cut sides with olive oil.
- Grill the peaches cut-side down for about 3–4 minutes per side, until grill marks appear and they are slightly softened but not mushy.
- Arrange arugula on serving plates as a base.
- Add grilled peach halves to each plate.
- Tear burrata into pieces and place over the salad.
- Drizzle balsamic reduction across the top of the salad in a zigzag or circular pattern.
- Season with salt, pepper, and olive oil to taste.
- Optional garnishes: sprinkle with fresh basil, crushed pistachios, or lay prosciutto strips around the salad.
Notes
Serve immediately for best texture. Great as an appetizer or light summer lunch. You can also serve this with toasted baguette slices for a more filling option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad plate
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: grilled peach salad, burrata, summer salad, arugula, balsamic glaze, fresh basil